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ZIP Code 18049
Emmaus, PA, Lehigh County
Population
18,941
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
1,263
City
Emmaus
ZIP 18049 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 18049 at a glance
- ZIP 18049 (Emmaus) is about 4.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,694, 20% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,700 (24% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,360 a month.
Local data for ZIP 18049
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 18049, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,694
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$315,700
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,360/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
39.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
26.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
430
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,816
$232M annual payroll
PPP loans
$46.4M
517 loans
Campaign donations
$68.3K
26% D, 26% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 18049, 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
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 18049?
- ZIP code 18049 is in Emmaus, PA (Lehigh County).
- What county is ZIP code 18049 in?
- ZIP code 18049 is mostly in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 18049?
- About 18,941 people live in the 18049 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.