City

Catasauqua, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lehigh County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥9,459Population
💰$79,700Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$213,500Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 15.3%Black: 3.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic15.3%
Black3.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,420 (38.6%)
Some College561 (8.9%)
Associates680 (10.8%)
Bachelors628 (10%)
Graduate Degree1,939 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College8.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,700 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,500 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo
Total Housing Units4,142
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Catasauqua, PA

Catasauqua is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lehigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,459 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Catasauqua is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,700 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Catasauqua is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,078 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Catasauqua is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.16%).

Catasauqua, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Catasauqua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18032 9,459 $79,700 $213,500 $1,078 5.2% 40.9% 74.9%