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ZIP 18049

Part of Emmaus, PA
Pop. 18,941·Lehigh County·118th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,662/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$303
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ZIP 18049 · $1,662
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,630/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,944/yr
At $1,662/mo median
Location
CityEmmaus
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18049 (Emmaus, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,941
Median income
$93,694
Median age
41.8
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
19.9%
20%
27%
13.9%
19.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3420%
35–5427%
55–6413.9%
65+19.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black1.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian3.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
29.4%
25.3%
39.8%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18049 in Emmaus, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,731 → $93,694
up 16.1%
Population
18,111 → 18,941
up 4.6%
Renter share
26.7% → 28.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.4% → 39.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
43.2 → 41.8
-1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 18049 in Emmaus, PA now reports about $93,694, up from $80,731 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 18,111 residents to roughly 18,941. Renters now make up 28.2% of households, compared with 26.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.8% of adults here, versus 37.4% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 18049

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18049 covers Emmaus, PA. The median rent here is $1,662/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($93,694/yr), ZIP 18049 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18049?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18049 (Emmaus, PA) is $1,662. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18049 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18049's median rent of $1,662/mo is $303 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18049 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18049 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #118 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,662/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18049?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,662/mo in ZIP 18049. The local median household income is $93,694/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18049?

Rent in ZIP 18049 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18049 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18049 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,662/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($93,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18049 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18049 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of ZIP 18049 households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18049 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18049 compare to the rest of Emmaus?

ZIP 18049 sits right at the Emmaus citywide median of $1,662/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18049 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18049 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,662/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 18049's median household income ($93,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18049 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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