18101 ZIP Code – Allentown, Pennsylvania
18101 is a ZIP code serving Allentown, Pennsylvania in Lehigh County with a population of approximately 5,673 residents. The median household income is $39,044 — well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. Median home values of $158,800 are below the national average, with 8.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,173, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 17% single-family (decreasing), 63% apartments (increasing), 20% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 13.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 25.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 30.3, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 18102, 18103, 18109.
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ZIP 18101 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18101 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,673 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $158k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,173 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.3 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18102 – Allentown
- 18103 – Allentown
- 18109 – Allentown
- 18032 – Catasauqua
- 18104 – Allentown
- 18052 – Whitehall
- 18018 – Bethlehem
- 18034 – Center Valley
- 18015 – Bethlehem
- 18017 – Bethlehem
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18102 | ALLENTOWN | 51,640 | $41,390 |
| 18103 | ALLENTOWN | 48,344 | $70,069 |
| 18109 | ALLENTOWN | 17,745 | $53,540 |
| 18032 | CATASAUQUA | 9,468 | $71,683 |
| 18104 | ALLENTOWN | 46,259 | $83,861 |