18042 ZIP Code — Easton, PA
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18042 is located in Easton, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 22.11 square miles and serves a population of 44,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.
About ZIP code 18042
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $71,638. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
44,818
population
22.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Easton | Acceptable |
| Easton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18045 Easton (4.2 mi)
08865 Phillipsburg (5.4 mi)
18020 Bethlehem (5.7 mi)
18055 Hellertown (6 mi)
18040 Easton (6.1 mi)
18077 Riegelsville (6.2 mi)
08886 Stewartsville (6.5 mi)
08804 Bloomsbury (6.6 mi)
08848 Milford (7.9 mi)
18016 Bethlehem (8 mi)
18064 Nazareth (8.2 mi)
18930 Kintnersville (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,818 |
| Population density | 2,027 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.82 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6552 |
| Longitude | -75.2228 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 484/610 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 34.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 26.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
44,818
Population
2,027
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$71,638
Median household income
$33,653
Per capita income
$178,600
Median home value
$1,233
Median monthly rent
55.0%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
10,519
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,056
Under 5
1,040
1,288
5–9
1,268
1,293
10–14
1,273
2,113
15–19
2,081
1,900
20–24
1,871
3,148
25–34
3,102
2,927
35–44
2,883
2,683
45–54
2,643
1,601
55–59
1,578
1,295
60–64
1,275
2,076
65–74
2,045
839
75–84
827
359
85+
354
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,136 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 35,682 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,500 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.3%
Hispanic or Latino
12.4%
Black or African American
11.3%
Two or more races
9%
Other race
8.5%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,784 | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,347 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 5,780 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,625 | 9% |
| Other race | 4,349 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 1,167 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 34.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 26.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $71,638 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
21.8%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
14.0%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,233 |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 32.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.3% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 15.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,040 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,344 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,402 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,565 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,917 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,729 | 28.9% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.5% | 37.9% |
| Married | 41.1% | 38.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
37.3%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 618 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 545 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,873 | 31.9% |
| High school | 2,560 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,550 | 37.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Retail trade
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Professional & management
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.4% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,109 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,722 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 2,998 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,519 | 5.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 263 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 171 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,233 | 87.5% |
| Born in same state | 37,953 | 84.7% |
| Born in different state | 21,773 | 48.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,280 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,585 | 12.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,212 | 57.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5,754 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 4,381 | 9.8% |
| French | 2,760 | 6.2% |
| Irish | 517 | 1.2% |
| English | 436 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 246 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 224 | 0.5% |
| German | 48 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18042
What city is ZIP code 18042 in?
ZIP code 18042 is primarily assigned to Easton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18042 in?
ZIP code 18042 falls within Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18042?
The median home value in ZIP code 18042 is $178,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 18042?
ZIP code 18042 has an estimated population of 44,818 residents, with a density of 2,027 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18042?
The median household income in ZIP code 18042 is $71,638, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18042 in?
ZIP code 18042 observes the EST timezone.