City

Orefield, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lehigh County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,804Population
💰$125,357Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$407,200Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓60.7%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 1.9%Asian: 7.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic8.7%
Black1.9%
Asian7.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty1.2% ▼ 88% below avg
College Grads60.7% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,190 (20.9%)
Some College374 (6.6%)
Associates646 (11.4%)
Bachelors504 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,946 (51.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 51.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College6.6%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate51.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,357 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$407,200 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,225/mo
Total Housing Units3,250
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
53%
About Orefield, PA

Orefield is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lehigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,804 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Orefield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,357 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Orefield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,225 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orefield is highly educated. 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18069 8,804 $125,357 $407,200 $2,225 5.0% 60.7% 91.4%