| ZIP Code | 18037 |
|---|---|
| City | Coplay |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 455 ft |
| Latitude | 40.683132 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.547957 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,946 (37.7%) |
| Some College | 440 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 447 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 759 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,538 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,710 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,500 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,152/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,263 |
| Vacant Units | 84 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,263 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 84 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 18037 is located in Coplay, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. With a population of 7,459, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.3 years. Economically, 18037 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,710 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18037 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $240,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,152 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 18037 is primarily White (83.90%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18037 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 18037 in Coplay, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,459 residents, a median household income of $82,710, and a median home value of $240,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.