East Texas, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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East Texas, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 East Texas, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
East Texas, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh |
| Township | Lower Macungie |
| Elevation | 130 m (440 ft) |
| Population
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| • Unincorporated community | 109 |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18046
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1173885 |
| Primary airport | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
| Major hospital | Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest |
| School district | East Penn |
East Texas is a small village in Lower Macungie Township. This area is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is part of a larger region called the Lehigh Valley.
The Lehigh Valley is a busy area. It had a population of about 861,899 people in 2020. This makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. A metropolitan area is a big city and all the towns and suburbs around it.
A small stream called Little Lehigh Creek forms the southern edge of the village. East Texas has its own post office. It uses the ZIP Code 18046. However, some nearby areas use different ZIP Codes. For example, parts of Allentown use 18106. And parts of Macungie use 18062.
The village got its name from the state of Texas. The word "East" was added to its name. This was done to avoid confusion. There was already another place called Texas in Pennsylvania.
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What is East Texas known for?
East Texas is home to an important company. This company is called Day-Timer. Day-Timer makes calendars and other products. These products help people stay organized. It is a global company. One of its main offices is located right here in East Texas.
Learning in East Texas
Students in East Texas attend schools in the East Penn School District. This school district serves several communities.
High School Students
Older students in grades nine through twelve go to Emmaus High School. This school is located nearby.
Middle School Students
Students in grades six through eight attend middle school. They go to either Eyer Middle School or Lower Macungie Middle School. Both of these middle schools are located in Macungie.
