Easton city, PA

ZIP 18042 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Easton city, PA (18042)

Median Income

$75,806

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,040

Wealth inflow

Population

44,797

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,040 for ZIP 18042 (Easton city, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+29% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.2%+47% vs US avg

821

Establishments

13,409

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction7.0%
Manufacturing8.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade13.3%
Transportation, utilities8.0%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management9.2%
Education, health care, social28.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.2%
Other services5.0%
Public administration3.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 18042 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.7%, median income rose 6.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.3%.

Median Income

$75,806

+1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate