| ZIP Code | 18052 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitehall |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Area Code | 484/835 |
| Elevation | 301 ft |
| Latitude | 40.657428 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.504255 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 238 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,132 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 2,083 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 2,138 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,637 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,424 (27.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,499 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,100 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,387/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,193 |
| Vacant Units | 530 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,193 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 530 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 18052 is located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. With a population of 29,271, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 18052 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,499 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18052 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,387 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 18052 is majority White (62.65%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18052 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 18052 in Whitehall, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,271 residents, a median household income of $69,499, and a median home value of $247,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.