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Easton, PA
City in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18042.
Population
29,739
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,976
ZIP codes
1
Easton and its ZIP codes
Easton at a glance
- Easton is about 24 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $69,348 a year, 11% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,300 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,325 a month.
Local data for Easton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Easton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,348
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$1,325/mo
Homeownership
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,675), Puerto Ricans (2,217), Irish Americans (2,128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Easton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,976
122,795 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,350
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $6,772 per person
How people get to work
Easton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Easton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
ZIP codes in Easton
1 in or overlapping Easton. Population shown
Cities near Easton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan HillCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.8 |
| West EastonBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WilsonBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| GlendonBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Phillipsburg, NJTown | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Delaware Park, NJCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Old OrchardCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Upper Pohatcong, NJCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Palmer HeightsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| Chestnut HillCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3 |
| Alpha, NJBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| RaubsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Lopatcong Overlook, NJCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Greenwich, NJCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| TatamyBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Finesville, NJCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Easton, PA in?
- Easton is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Easton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Easton include 18042.
- What is the population of Easton, PA?
- About 29,739 people live in Easton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Easton?
- Nearby places include Morgan Hill (1 mi), West Easton (1.2 mi), Wilson (1.6 mi), Glendon (1.8 mi), Phillipsburg, NJ (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023