| City: | East Texas, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lehigh County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:36:09 PM |
| Population: | 66 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 610 / 835 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.5475, -75.5619 |
| Land Area: | 0.018 sq mi |
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This disproportionate demand doesn't reflect the local population. Instead, it signals that East Texas serves as a regional postal hub for surrounding communities. People from neighboring areas without carrier delivery travel here to maintain boxes. The post office becomes a gathering point for a much wider service area than the 66 residents suggest.
The rural character shapes everything about mail delivery here. Four rural carrier routes (Route R) serve the area, and there's no city delivery. The ZIP is embedded within larger ZIP 18106, indicating that East Texas functions as a postal outpost rather than an independent municipality. The median age of 45.5 suggests an established, aging population that has adapted to rural postal patterns.
Mail here follows patterns common to Pennsylvania's rural Lehigh Valley. Residents on East Texas Road and Willow Lane receive delivery along rural routes, but the concentration of PO Boxes shows that many people prefer or require box service. For a service area this small to support 137 boxes, the post office must be drawing customers from well beyond the immediate ZIP boundaries. That makes East Texas a quiet but important fixture in the regional postal network.
With only two streets in the postal database, East Texas represents a minimal crossroads community. East Texas Road, carrying the same name as the post office, handles most delivery points. The presence of Willow Lane suggests some residential development beyond the main road, but the extremely limited street network confirms this is a rural outpost rather than a developed town.
ZIP Code 18046 has 66 residents and 23 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (62.1%, much lower than the state average of 75.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2%, which is much higher than the state average (8.1%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 66Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 201Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,666.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.44Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 39 | 47 | 49 | 53 | 0 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 144 | 201 |
| Decennial Census | 64 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 66 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.5
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 47.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| White: | 41 | 64.06% |
| Black: | 4 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 15.63% |
| Asian: | 4 | 6.25% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 6.25% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 33 | 50.00% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 33 | 50.00% | 47.8 years |
| Total: | 66 | 100% | 45.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 173 | 86.07% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 28 | 13.93% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 13.93% |
| Total Population: | 201 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 173 | 86.07% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 28 | 13.93% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 155 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 155 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 155 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 83 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
In 2024, 81.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 18.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 44 | 28.39% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 83 | 53.55% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 155 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 127 | 81.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 201 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 201 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 46 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 18046 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $378,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,159Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $93,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $378,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18046 is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, within the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10900) and Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 821,173 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 18046. It covers 0.018 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 821,173Source: Census |
| MSA: | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.018 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 862.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18046 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.