Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,970 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 74,110 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 22,487 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 24,244 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 21,805 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 76,683 (34.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,465 ▲ 9% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,949 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,402/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 141,516 |
| Vacant Units | 6,730 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 34 ZIP codes spanning 25 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 354,985 residents. With a median age of 39.65, it is a middle-aged county.
Lehigh County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $83,464 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Lehigh County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $270,949 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,401. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lehigh County are majority White (60.75%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lehigh County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 34 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18011 | Alburtis | 5,624 | $104,144 | $279,100 | $1,780 | 6.5% | 49.1% |
| 18101 | Allentown | 5,789 | $41,542 | $153,800 | $1,337 | 13.5% | 25.9% |
| 18102 | Allentown | 51,315 | $40,681 | $146,600 | $1,224 | 10.9% | 18.7% |
| 18103 | Allentown | 47,336 | $72,545 | $242,400 | $1,333 | 5.8% | 38.1% |
| 18104 | Allentown | 47,999 | $94,279 | $296,800 | $1,620 | 5.5% | 54.4% |
| 18106 | Allentown | 6,437 | $86,361 | $361,200 | $1,554 | 6.0% | 56.5% |
| 18109 | Allentown | 18,117 | $55,437 | $180,200 | $1,239 | 6.7% | 33.1% |
| 18031 | Breinigsville | 12,031 | $107,807 | $358,900 | $1,886 | 3.2% | 60.6% |
| 18032 | Catasauqua | 9,459 | $79,700 | $213,500 | $1,078 | 5.2% | 40.9% |
| 18034 | Center Valley | 9,501 | $134,137 | $398,300 | $1,399 | 3.5% | 61.5% |
| 18036 | Coopersburg | 14,625 | $124,211 | $381,700 | $1,121 | 2.5% | 54.2% |
| 18037 | Coplay | 7,459 | $82,710 | $240,500 | $1,152 | 1.3% | 44.5% |
| 18049 | Emmaus | 18,693 | $93,924 | $282,500 | $1,316 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| 18051 | Fogelsville | 3,252 | $133,071 | $443,700 | $1,197 | 0.7% | 56.4% |
| 18053 | Germansville | 2,400 | $83,750 | $294,100 | $1,328 | 2.3% | 40.6% |
| 18059 | Laurys Station | 547 | $133,173 | $421,300 | — | 0.0% | 49.1% |
| 18062 | Macungie | 26,633 | $107,245 | $364,300 | $1,828 | 2.1% | 56.4% |
| 18066 | New Tripoli | 5,837 | $110,221 | $322,500 | $1,078 | 2.1% | 43.3% |
| 18069 | Orefield | 8,804 | $125,357 | $407,200 | $2,225 | 5.0% | 60.7% |
| 18078 | Schnecksville | 7,571 | $131,875 | $361,200 | $1,265 | 5.4% | 55.6% |
| 18079 | Slatedale | 353 | $120,133 | $117,400 | — | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| 18080 | Slatington | 11,489 | $73,947 | $254,200 | $808 | 3.4% | 31.8% |
| 18087 | Trexlertown | 609 | $63,750 | $339,400 | $1,149 | 2.6% | 44.9% |
| 18052 | Whitehall | 29,271 | $69,499 | $247,100 | $1,387 | 5.8% | 41.0% |
| 18092 | Zionsville | 3,246 | $110,417 | $390,300 | $1,282 | 5.4% | 33.1% |