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Emmaus borough, PA

ZIP 18049 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18049

18049 has a population of 18,693 with a median age of 42.2 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.0%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.7%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.4%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.6%-50% vs US avg
x
High school
31.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.7%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.8%+12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.2%-21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.2%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.8%+534% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 18049

Poverty Rate
5.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.2%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.8%+534% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,693
Median age42.2
Poverty rate5.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.0%
Hispanic7.5%
Black2.4%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born24.2%