Easton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18045
Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,391
- 552/sq mi High-density area
- $114,528
- Median income Above-median income area
- $337,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Easton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 552
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18045 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 18045 (Easton, PA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.3 in 2023 to 256.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18045 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 26,391 residents across 47.8 square miles, a density of 552 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18045 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,528 (47% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,346. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $337,200 (48% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,944.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, 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 18045 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 18045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18045.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 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 18045, 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
26,391
Population
47.8
Area (sq mi)
552
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18045?
45.4
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
12.6%
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?
$114,528
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$56,346
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18045 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Easton, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$114,528 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
12,540housing units
12,540
Total Housing Units
12,115
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,200
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,944
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18045 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 171 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 195 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 220 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 242 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 257 |
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 809 business establishments in ZIP 18045, employing approximately 20,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,305,895,000.
809
Businesses
20,681
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 136 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 61 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 3.5% |
| Information | 14 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.0% |
| 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 18045 vs 18085 →
ZIP 18045 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
- 18017
Bethlehem (18017)
37,549 residents
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
29,840 residents
- 18045
Easton (18045)
26,391 residents
- 18064
Nazareth (18064)
24,073 residents
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
20,447 residents
- 18040 15,742
Easton (18040)
15,742 residents
- 18055 11,780
Hellertown (18055)
11,780 residents
- 18085 1,119
Tatamy (18085)
1,119 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18045 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
$126,166 median income
- 18045
Easton (18045)
$114,528 median income
- 18085
Tatamy (18085)
$112,813 median income
- 18040
Easton (18040)
$107,016 median income
- 18064
Nazareth (18064)
$103,393 median income
- 18083
Stockertown (18083)
$99,688 median income
- 18017
Bethlehem (18017)
$91,173 median income
- 18055
Hellertown (18055)
$90,234 median income
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
$79,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18045 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18085 | Tatamy, PA | 1,119 | 3.4 mi |
| 18083 | Stockertown, PA | 530 | 4.2 mi |
| 18020 | Bethlehem, PA | 20,447 | 3.1 mi |
| 18042 | Easton, PA | 41,570 | 3.9 mi |
| 18040 | Easton, PA | 15,742 | 4.5 mi |
| 18064 | Nazareth, PA | 24,073 | 4.9 mi |
| 18055 | Hellertown, PA | 11,780 | 7.4 mi |
| 08865 | Phillipsburg, NJ | 29,840 | 6.5 mi |
| 18081 | Springtown, PA | 357 | 9.1 mi |
| 18017 | Bethlehem, PA | 37,549 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18045, 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 (26,391 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 18045 in?
ZIP code 18045 (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 18045?
ZIP code 18045 in Easton, PA has a population of 26,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18045?
The median household income in ZIP 18045 is $114,528, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18045?
The median home value in ZIP 18045 is $337,200, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18045 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18045?
ZIP code 18045 has 809 business establishments employing approximately 20,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18045 are: Retail trade (136), Health care and social assistance (126), Accommodation and food services (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18045 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 18045?
In ZIP code 18045, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% 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 18045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18045 is 28.0 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 18045?
In ZIP code 18045, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18045 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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