PlainZIP

Easton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18042

Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,570
758/sq mi
$77,556
Median income
$230,200
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Easton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
758
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 41,570 residents across 54.9 square miles, a density of 758 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,556 (0% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,570. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $230,200 (1% above the state average), median rent at $1,356 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 18042 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Northampton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18042.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18042, Easton, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,570

Population

54.9

Area (sq mi)

758

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18042?

34.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 15.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,556

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$35,570

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18042 ranks nationally

Easton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,556 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,974

Total Housing Units

16,376

Occupied Units

1,598

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$230,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,356

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18042 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 188
2021 +11.8% 210
2022 +16.9% 246
2023 +6.4% 261
2024 +12.2% 293

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 821 business establishments in ZIP 18042, employing approximately 13,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $788,642,000.

821

Businesses

13,409

Employees

$788.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 118 14.4%
Retail trade 115 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 108 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 90 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 8.5%
Construction 67 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 6.0%
Manufacturing 38 4.6%
Finance and insurance 34 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.5%
Wholesale trade 28 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 2.6%
Information 15 1.8%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18042 vs 18045 →

ZIP 18042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18042 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18042 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18045 Easton, PA 26,391 3.9 mi
18040 Easton, PA 15,742 6.5 mi
18077 Riegelsville, PA 2,370 5.9 mi
18085 Tatamy, PA 1,119 6.4 mi
18020 Bethlehem, PA 20,447 5.6 mi
08865 Phillipsburg, NJ 29,840 5.5 mi
08804 Bloomsbury, NJ 2,771 6.8 mi
18055 Hellertown, PA 11,780 5.9 mi
18930 Kintnersville, PA 2,721 9.0 mi
18083 Stockertown, PA 530 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northampton County

18017 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 37,549
18015 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 32,832
18045 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 26,391
18064 standard
Nazareth, PA
Pop: 24,073
18020 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 20,447
18067 standard
Northampton, PA
Pop: 17,852

Related Areas

Northampton County Easton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18042 in? ▼
ZIP code 18042 (Easton) is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18042? ▼
ZIP code 18042 in Easton, PA has a population of 41,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18042 is $77,556, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18042 is $230,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18042 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18042? ▼
ZIP code 18042 has 821 business establishments employing approximately 13,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18042 are: Accommodation and food services (118), Retail trade (115), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18042 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18042? ▼
In ZIP code 18042, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18042 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18042? ▼
In ZIP code 18042, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18042 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.