18069 ZIP Code
Orefield, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18069 |
| City/Town: | Orefield |
| County: | Lehigh |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,593 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,650 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,468 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,224 |
| Median Home Value: | $372,500 |
| Land Area: | 14.1 sq miles
36.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6252, -75.6151 |
Population Information (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,593 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,315 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,278 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 346 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 526 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 606 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 689 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 374 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 797 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 804 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,350 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 917 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 705 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 679 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 567 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 233 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $372,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,861 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,224 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,109 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 115 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,755 | 88.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 354 | 11.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,052 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 258 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,192 | 19.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 801 | 13.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 518 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,668 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,598 | 26.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18069 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,650 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $158,718 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $151,331 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,468 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,322 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,179 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 140 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,629 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,441 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 435 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 303 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,025 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 181 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 547 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 94 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 703 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 634 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 742 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 112 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 451 | 5.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18069 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 24 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 25 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 81 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 208 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 294 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 375 | 12.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 303 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 538 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 551 | 17.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 710 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18069 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,117 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 188 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 70 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 53 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 672 | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18069 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 146 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 612 | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 72 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 351 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 43 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 275 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 438 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,570 | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 222 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 149 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 59 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 1.5% | 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 (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,357 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,416 | 86.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,093 | 24.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 131 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18069 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,544 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,053 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 974 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 51 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 39 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 75 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18069 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,507 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 406 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 31 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 274 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18069 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 63 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 751 | 23.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 688 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 440 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 621 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 242 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 107 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 212 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18069 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 53 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 40 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 317 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,392 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,169 | 36.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 253 | 7.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18069 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 638 | 20.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 275 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,464 | 47.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 619 | 19.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 27 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 69 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18069 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 47 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 673 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,234 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,155 | 37.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18069 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 233 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 48 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 64 | 2.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 733 | 26.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,019 | 37.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 600 | 21.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18069 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,354 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $879 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,861 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,109 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,136 | 68.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 833 | 26.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 311 | 10.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 561 | 18.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,009 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,038 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18069 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,499 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,004 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,250 | 64.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 58 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 123 | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 722 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18069 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,324 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 222 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 797 | 34.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 650 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 512 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,584 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 423 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,488 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 850 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 24 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 452 | 53.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 374 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18069 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,033 | 93.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 546 | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 226 | 41.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 300 | 54.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 106 | 19.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,832 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 183 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 761 | 415.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 761 | 415.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 761 | 415.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 183 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 11.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 12.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 180 | 98.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18069 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,247 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,360 | 89.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 887 | 10.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 343 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 302 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 141 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18069 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,109 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,949 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Orefield, PA18069