18052 ZIP Code
Whitehall, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18052 |
| City/Town: | Whitehall |
| County: | Lehigh |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,286 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,685 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,557 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,070 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,400 |
| Land Area: | 12.8 sq miles
33.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6574, -75.5043 |
Population Information (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,286 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,531 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,755 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,453 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,577 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,753 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,076 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,736 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,496 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,846 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,544 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,801 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,842 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,964 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,477 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 721 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,362 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,070 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,650 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 420 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,329 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,321 | 37.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,691 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 925 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 747 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,722 | 37.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,560 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,436 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,727 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,574 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,685 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,911 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,977 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,557 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,868 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,961 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 891 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,096 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,835 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,638 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 461 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,800 | 71.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,050 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,196 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,077 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,136 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,190 | 14.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,033 | 20.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 464 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,968 | 10.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,550 | 8.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18052 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 392 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 295 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 820 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 917 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,799 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,779 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,959 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,886 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,068 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 735 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18052 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,405 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,340 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 180 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 239 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 240 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,282 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18052 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 998 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,160 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 311 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,322 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,446 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 265 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 920 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,413 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,698 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,186 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 720 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 522 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,786 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,899 | 67.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,706 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,346 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18052 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,307 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,132 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,864 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 265 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 279 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,204 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18052 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,934 | 49.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,433 | 20.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 438 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 326 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 804 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,363 | 11.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 641 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 131 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18052 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 234 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 851 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,407 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,340 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,671 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,387 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,640 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 612 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,890 | 15.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18052 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 169 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,357 | 11.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,081 | 25.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,424 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,796 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 243 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18052 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,279 | 28.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 146 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,227 | 53.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,772 | 15.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 82 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18052 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 648 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,467 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,534 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,001 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18052 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 171 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 248 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 447 | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,527 | 20.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,288 | 44.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,510 | 20.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 138 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,705 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $674 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,362 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,650 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,648 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,163 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,107 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,037 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,448 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,757 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18052 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,229 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,663 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,227 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 332 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 954 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,601 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18052 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,733 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 450 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 311 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,513 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,588 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,871 | 27.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,268 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,531 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,132 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,981 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 296 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,052 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,633 | 41.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18052 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,696 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,342 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,514 | 45.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,813 | 54.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 735 | 22.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,746 | 84.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 783 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,540 | 579.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,540 | 579.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,540 | 579.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 256 | 32.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 367 | 46.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,362 | 173.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18052 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,833 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,656 | 77.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,177 | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,724 | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 618 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 582 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,253 | 8.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18052 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,650 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,787 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Whitehall, PA18052