| ZIP Code | 18051 |
|---|---|
| City | Fogelsville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Area Code | 610/835 |
| Elevation | 700 ft |
| Latitude | 40.59561 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.666932 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 0.9% ▼ 91% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 86% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 500 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 118 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 354 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 268 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 988 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,071 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $443,700 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,197/mo ↓ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,349 |
| Vacant Units | 69 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 69 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 18051 is located in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. With a population of 3,252, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.8 years. Economically, 18051 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,071 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18051 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $443,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,197 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 18051 is primarily White (84.44%). Residents are well-educated — 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.9%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18051 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 18051 in Fogelsville, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,252 residents, a median household income of $133,071, and a median home value of $443,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.