ZIP Code 18049
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Emmaus · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 17,341
- Median income
- $93,694
- Median home value
- $315,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.8%
- Land area
- 38.8 sq mi
447/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
New York
ZIP code 18049 in Emmaus, Pennsylvania has a population of 17,341. The median household income is $93,694, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $315,700, 13% above the US average. 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.8 square miles in Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 17,341 residents, producing a population density of 447 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18049 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18049 sits at $93,694 (20% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,795. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $315,700 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,360 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18049 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18049.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18049, Emmaus, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,341
Population
38.8
Area (sq mi)
447
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18049?
41.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.3%
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?
$93,694
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$48,795
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,851
Total Housing Units
7,702
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,700
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$1,360
Median Rent
1961
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18049 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 173 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 191 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 242 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 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 430 business establishments in ZIP 18049, employing approximately 4,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,575,000.
430
Businesses
4,816
Employees
$231.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 53 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 18049 vs 18068 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18068 | Old Zionsville, PA | 42 | 2.5 mi |
| 18092 | Zionsville, PA | 3,223 | 3.3 mi |
| 18103 | Allentown, PA | 45,336 | 3.8 mi |
| 18046 | East Texas, PA | 64 | 3.8 mi |
| 18105 | Allentown, PA | 12 | 5.8 mi |
| 18062 | Macungie, PA | 24,351 | 4.4 mi |
| 18034 | Center Valley, PA | 8,256 | 4.8 mi |
| 18041 | East Greenville, PA | 5,424 | 6.8 mi |
| 18102 | Allentown, PA | 49,779 | 6.4 mi |
| 18101 | Allentown, PA | 3,897 | 6.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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