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ZIP 18042

Part of Easton, PA
Pop. 45,532·Northampton County·97th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$217
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ZIP 18042 · $1,748
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/mo median
Location
CityEaston
StatePA
CountyNorthampton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18042 (Easton, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,532
Median income
$77,556
Median age
34.7
Renters
45%
Age distribution
20.8%
29.7%
24%
14%
Under 1820.8%
18–3429.7%
35–5424%
55–6411.4%
65+14%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
15.4%
21.9%
White58.3%
Black15.4%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian2.8%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
34.4%
26.4%
28.6%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18042 in Easton, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,245 → $1,748
up 40.4%
Income
$66,997 → $77,556
up 15.8%
Population
43,834 → 45,532
up 3.9%
Renter share
44.5% → 45%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 28.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
37.1 → 34.7
-2.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 18042 in Easton, PA has climbed from $1,245 to $1,748, a 40.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $66,997 to $77,556 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.8% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 43,834 residents to roughly 45,532. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 18042 in Easton, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18042 covers Easton, PA. The median rent here is $1,748/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($77,556/yr), ZIP 18042 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18042 (Easton, PA) is $1,748. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18042's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18042 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18042 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #97 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,748/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in ZIP 18042. The local median household income is $77,556/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18042?

Rent in ZIP 18042 has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18042 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($77,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18042 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of ZIP 18042 households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18042 compare to the rest of Easton?

ZIP 18042 is more affordable than Easton overall. At $1,748/mo, it's $187 below the Easton citywide median of $1,935/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 18042's median household income ($77,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18042 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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