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Emmaus, PA
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18049.
Population
11,889
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,107
ZIP codes
1
Emmaus and its ZIP codes
Emmaus at a glance
- Emmaus is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 70th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $83,917, 8% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,000 (5% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,389 a month.
Local data for Emmaus, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emmaus, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,917
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$266,000
Median rent
$1,389/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,314), Italian Americans (1,922), Irish Americans (1,685).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lehigh County. PPP loans are for Emmaus.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,643
203,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,913
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $6,867 per person
How people get to work
Emmaus, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emmaus, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
423
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Emmaus
1 in or overlapping Emmaus. Population shown
Cities near Emmaus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DorneyvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| WescosvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.7 |
| MacungieBorough | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| AllentownCity | 4 mi | 17.6 |
| CetroniaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Ancient OaksCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| CoopersburgBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| AlburtisBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| TrexlertownCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| DeSales UniversityCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| FullertonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Fountain HillBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HerefordCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| SpinnerstownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| BreinigsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| CatasauquaBorough | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emmaus, PA in?
- Emmaus is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Emmaus, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Emmaus include 18049.
- What is the population of Emmaus, PA?
- About 11,889 people live in Emmaus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emmaus?
- Nearby places include Dorneyville (3.1 mi), Wescosville (3.3 mi), Macungie (3.5 mi), Allentown (4 mi), Cetronia (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023