ZIP Code 18042, PA

Living in 18042

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 68
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 52
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 99
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Schools 58
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Residents

42k Population +723 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black11%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$837 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached35%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier59%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18042

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Northampton County23

Property Crime in 18042

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Northampton County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 8
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 4 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18042

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding74
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18042, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18042, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18042, PA

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Lafayette College
3 miles, N
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Moravian College
9 miles, W
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Lehigh University
9 miles, W
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DeSales University
11 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18042, PA

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Easton Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18042, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
34 miles, SE
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