City

Emmaus, PA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Lehigh County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥18,693Population
💰$93,924Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$282,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic7.6%
Black1.3%
Asian1.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,989 (31%)
Some College1,295 (10.1%)
Associates1,124 (8.7%)
Bachelors1,473 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree4,958 (38.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College10.1%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,924 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$282,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,316/mo
Total Housing Units7,659
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Emmaus, PA

Emmaus is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lehigh County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,693 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Emmaus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,924 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Emmaus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,316 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emmaus is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.11%).

Emmaus, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Emmaus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18049 18,693 $93,924 $282,500 $1,316 2.7% 50.0% 75.1%

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