18049 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18049, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18049 is a zip code in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, which covers Emmaus, Lower Macungie, Lower Milford, Salisbury, Upper Milford, and Upper Saucon, with a total population of 18,111 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18049 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18049.

The estimated population of people living in 18049 is 18,111, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18049 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,111
+2.9%
+4.72%
2020
17,601
+0.13%
-
2019
17,578
+0.17%
-
2018
17,549
+1.47%
-
2017
17,294
 - -

Population of 18049 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18049 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88%
90%
 -2.22%
Black/African American
1.6%
0.9%
 +77.78%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.9%
4%
 +47.50%
Asian
2.4%
3.5%
 -31.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.3%
 +53.85%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18049 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18049 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18049 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18049 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 -0.69% 39.5 +1.02% 45 -1.53%
2020 43.5 -1.81% 39.1 -7.78% 45.7 +0.66%
2019 44.3 +1.14% 42.4 0% 45.4 +1.34%
2018 43.8 -0.45% 42.4 -2.08% 44.8 +0.45%
2017 44 - 43.3 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 18049 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18049 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 896 +20.41% 968 -25.47% 1,086 732
10 to 19 950 +35.87% 893 -16.52% 1,326 735
20 to 29 901 +33.13% 1,049 1.86% 1,224 1,049
30 to 39 1,166 -3.24% 1,041 +16.58% 1,128 1,203
40 to 49 1,003 +5.18% 1,103 +28.61% 1,053 1,431
50 to 59 1,243 +24.99% 1,422 -17.81% 1,539 1,172
60 to 69 1,306 -23.82% 1,220 +20.37% 1,020 1,480
70+ 887 +4.54% 1,246 -19.42% 913 1,020

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18049 zip code is $80,731.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18049.

  • Under 25
    $37,788.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,135.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,365.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,579.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18049 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18049, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18049 is currently $99,473.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.02% of households in 18049 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18049 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18049 is $39,418.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18049 by the total population of 18049.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18049 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18049 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18049 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18049 zip over the age of 16 is 15,019.

Of those people, a total of 68.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18049 is 66.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18049 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 787 29.70% 8.50%
20 to 24 years 1,183 86.10% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 1,090 87.50% 5.00%
30 to 34 years 1,041 88.90% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 2,535 88.40% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 2,693 87.20% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,257 79.30% 6.30%
60 to 64 years 1,443 66.20% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,843 29.70% 10.40%
75 years and over 1,147 10.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18049. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,988 69.60% 3.20%
Black or African American 209 72.20% 34.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 333 49.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 141 26.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 345 74.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 703 58.70% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,531 69.90% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18049 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18049 is 9,982, with median earnings of $42,260.00.

Women in 18049 are earning approximately 72.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,982 $42,260.00
Male 5,079 $49,989.00
Female 4,903 $36,331.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18049 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 991 $75,885.00
Business and Financial 486 $79,118.00
Computer and Mathematical 277 $76,370.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $80,096.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 127 $55,074.00
Community and Social Service 279 $40,903.00
Legal 120 $36,102.00
Educational and Library 761 $43,802.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $39,474.00
Healthcare Practitioners 717 $70,141.00
Healthcare Support 190 $24,542.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 81 $125,430.00
Food Preparation and Serving 489 $9,129.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 397 $37,292.00
Personal Care and Service 198 $12,188.00
Sales 1,081 $31,606.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,309 $37,909.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 339 $39,219.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $47,550.00
Production 546 $53,370.00
Transportation and Material Moving 460 $63,088.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18049 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18049.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 732 $77,083.00 259 $71,625.00
Business and Financial 170 $96,250.00 316 $66,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 165 $86,146.00 112 $76,106.00
Architecture and Engineering 120 $79,615.00 23 $90,694.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $86,538.00 63 $0.00
Community and Social Service 59 $55,536.00 220 $40,278.00
Legal 0 $0.00 120 $36,102.00
Educational and Library 160 $79,706.00 601 $35,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $55,966.00 73 $16,862.00
Healthcare Practitioners 141 $92,583.00 576 $65,278.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 181 $24,384.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 81 $125,430.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 308 $2,499.00 181 $16,025.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 284 $47,321.00 113 $17,098.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $41,250.00 131 $11,656.00
Sales 507 $34,375.00 574 $26,678.00
Office and Administrative Support 329 $30,750.00 980 $38,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 331 $43,036.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $47,550.00 0 $0.00
Production 400 $75,975.00 146 $28,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 398 $69,000.00 62 $26,071.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,215 households in 18049, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,080 families living in the 18049 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18049:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,075 183 822 2,135
Average Household Size 3.06 3.19 3.03 1.19
Total Families 4,075 183 822 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.07 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 5,080 families living in 18049, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18049:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,533 housing units in 18049.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,215 95.78%
Vacant 318 4.22%

23.06% of the total 7,533 housing units in 18049 are rental units. This is approximately 1,737 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,291 are occupied by the owner - or 70.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18049 is $1,136.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18049 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    187
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    524
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    604
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    380
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    89
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18049 is $233,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18049 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    97
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    86
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    688
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,188
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,733
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,230
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    235
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18049. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18049 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,635
  • 1940 to 1949
    597
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,258
  • 1960 to 1969
    734
  • 1970 to 1979
    900
  • 1980 to 1989
    722
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,049
  • 2000 to 2009
    420
  • 2010 to 2013
    218
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18049 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    288
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,159
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,895
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,873

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18049 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18049 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18049.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    382
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    761
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,078
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,903
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,441
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    935
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,030
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    73
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    223
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    407
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    460
  • 90 or more minutes
    161

Summary

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