How are homes heated in Emmaus, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Emmaus, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Emmaus, used by 34.9% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

34.4% heat with electricity.

23.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 34.9% (±5.0 points)
Electricity: 34.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 23.9%

Heating fuel in Emmaus

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Emmaus	Lehigh County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	34.9% (±5.0 points)	34.7%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	23.9% (±5.2 points)	18.4%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	34.4% (±4.9 points)	40.7%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.8% (±1.5 points)	3.2%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±0.9 points)	1.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.8% (±2.8 points)	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.8 points)	0.3%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Emmaus, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lehigh County (18.4%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Emmaus, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lehigh County (40.7%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Emmaus

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Emmaus
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Emmaus	—	34.4% (±4.9 points)	—
Dorneyville	3.1 mi	42.1% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Upper Milford Township	3.1 mi	38.7% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Macungie	3.2 mi	69.0% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Wescosville	3.3 mi	48.2% (±9.9 points)	Higher
Lower Macungie Township	3.7 mi	39.0% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Allentown	4.2 mi	39.5% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Cetronia	4.2 mi	43.0% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Ancient Oaks	4.6 mi	16.5% (±7.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ancient Oaks, PA (16.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Macungie, PA (69.0%), Wescosville, PA (48.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Lehigh County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7	Upper Milford Township	28.5% (±5.9 points)
8 (tie)	Slatington	27.7% (±7.2 points)
8 (tie)	Salisbury Township (Lehigh County)	27.7% (±4.9 points)
10	Weisenberg Township	26.8% (±7.3 points)
11	Lowhill Township	26.7% (±6.5 points)
12	South Whitehall Township	25.1% (±3.2 points)
13	Emmaus	23.9% (±5.2 points)
14	Catasauqua	21.6% (±6.9 points)
15	Alburtis	20.5% (±6.4 points)
16	Upper Saucon Township	20.1% (±3.6 points)
17	Fountain Hill	17.3% (±5.9 points)
18	Whitehall Township	15.5% (±2.7 points)
19	Allentown	14.1% (±1.2 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Emmaus

What is the most common way to heat a home in Emmaus?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Emmaus, used by 34.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Emmaus heat with oil?

23.9% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Emmaus use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Emmaus have electric heat?

34.4% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Emmaus heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus borough, Pennsylvania

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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