Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,072 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,082 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 11,990 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 12,012 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 8,690 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30,755 (29.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,938 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,433 ▼ 19% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,378/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 70,061 |
| Vacant Units | 3,936 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Allentown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lehigh County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 176,993 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.52 years.
Economically, Allentown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,938 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.
The real estate market in Allentown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,433, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,377 per month.
The population of Allentown is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.7%.
Allentown, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18101 | 5,789 | $41,542 | $153,800 | $1,337 | 13.5% | 25.9% | 7.7% |
| 18102 | 51,315 | $40,681 | $146,600 | $1,224 | 10.9% | 18.7% | 29.9% |
| 18103 | 47,336 | $72,545 | $242,400 | $1,333 | 5.8% | 38.1% | 62.0% |
| 18104 | 47,999 | $94,279 | $296,800 | $1,620 | 5.5% | 54.4% | 69.6% |
| 18106 | 6,437 | $86,361 | $361,200 | $1,554 | 6.0% | 56.5% | 80.3% |
| 18109 | 18,117 | $55,437 | $180,200 | $1,239 | 6.7% | 33.1% | 52.6% |