The population in zip code 18049 has grown steadily over the past decade, increasing from 18,116 in 2015 to 18,639 in 2022. The median income has also risen significantly, from $68,296 in 2015 to $78,414 in 2022, indicating overall economic growth in the area.

Racial demographics in zip code 18049 have remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in the white population from 91% in 2015 to 87% in 2022, and small increases in Hispanic (4% to 7%), Black (0% to 2%), and Asian (2% to 2%) populations. This gradual diversification might indicate a need for continued attention to affordable housing options to support a changing community composition.

Despite population growth and income increases, no new LIHTC projects have been developed in zip code 18049 in the last decade. This could be due to various factors, such as land availability, local zoning policies, or other affordable housing initiatives not captured in this data.

Zip code 18049 in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, has a small but established affordable housing inventory funded through the LIHTC program. With 65 low-income units developed primarily in the 1990s, these projects represent 0.91% of the estimated housing stock. The area has seen population growth and significant income increases over the past decade, without recent LIHTC development. The changing demographics, particularly the gradual diversification of the population, may suggest an ongoing need for affordable housing options. However, the full picture of affordable housing in zip code 18049 would require consideration of other housing programs and local initiatives beyond the LIHTC data presented here.