The 18042 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Easton, PA (Northampton County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 42,299. It is estimated that about 23.0% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $28,817. Approximately 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $57,393. The median age in ZIP Code 18042 is approximately 37.1 years, and 18.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
7:15 am
4:33 pm
Fair
In ZIP Code 18042, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 23.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.9% in this Northampton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18042 are younger than average. The median age of 37.1 years in ZIP Code 18042 is approximately 2.62% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 18042 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 18042 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18042 is $57,393, while the region's mean household income is $76,576. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,817. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18042 of $28,817 is approximately 16.11% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 18042 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.6% of 18042 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18042, 92.9% is one race, while 7.1% are two or more races. Approximately 18.8% of 18042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.3%), followed by Black or African American (17.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 18042, 82.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Northampton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.5% |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 18042 in January 2025 comes in at $245,482. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $238,233 median value in August 2024, and 7% higher than the $229,451 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18042, an estimated 58.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 8.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Northampton County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $245,482 |
| Dec 2024 | $243,682 |
| Nov 2024 | $241,808 |
| Oct 2024 | $240,285 |
| Sep 2024 | $239,104 |
| Aug 2024 | $238,233 |
| Jul 2024 | $237,796 |
| Jun 2024 | $237,289 |
| May 2024 | $236,365 |
| Apr 2024 | $234,221 |
| Mar 2024 | $231,788 |
| Feb 2024 | $229,451 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 58.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 18042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 18042 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18042 | 10.95¢/kWh | 5.61¢/kWh | 1.41¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18042 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.68 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.43 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 18042, 61.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.9 minutes. Approximately 21.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 18042 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.8% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |