18042 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18042 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18042 is White. The current unemployment level in 18042 is 6.5%.
| Population | 44,818 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.02% |
| Population Density | 1,968 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,367 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,997 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $57,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.45% |
18042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,364 | 64.83% |
| Black | 6,260 | 13.82% |
| Hispanic | 8,347 | 18.43% |
| Asian | 1,212 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 110 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18042 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,721 | 45.8% |
| Black | 722 | 19.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,187 | 31.59% |
| Asian | 112 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.13% |
18042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,707 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,180 | 13.78% |
| High School Diploma | 8,855 | 38.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 557 | 2.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,452 | 6.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,797 | 16.46% |
| Associates Degree | 1,623 | 7.03% |
| Masters Degree | 1,400 | 6.07% |
| Professional Degree | 254 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 246 | 1.07% |