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 High-density area
- $77,556
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18042 (Easton, PA) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.3 in 2023 to 293.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,570. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,200 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,356; 55.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 18042 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 18042?
34.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
12.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,974housing units
17,974
Total Housing Units
16,376
Occupied Units
1,598
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,200
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18042
Easton (18042)
41,570 residents
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
29,840 residents
- 18045
Easton (18045)
26,391 residents
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
20,447 residents
- 18040 15,742
Easton (18040)
15,742 residents
- 18055 11,780
Hellertown (18055)
11,780 residents
- 08804 2,771
Bloomsbury (08804)
2,771 residents
- 18930 2,721
Kintnersville (18930)
2,721 residents
- 18077 2,370
Riegelsville (18077)
2,370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18042 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18930
Kintnersville (18930)
$127,072 median income
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
$126,166 median income
- 18045
Easton (18045)
$114,528 median income
- 18085
Tatamy (18085)
$112,813 median income
- 08804
Bloomsbury (08804)
$107,333 median income
- 18040
Easton (18040)
$107,016 median income
- 18083
Stockertown (18083)
$99,688 median income
- 18077
Riegelsville (18077)
$97,917 median income
- 18055
Hellertown (18055)
$90,234 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18042, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,570 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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