18102 ZIP Code
Allentown, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18102 |
| City/Town: | Allentown |
| County: | Lehigh |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,640 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,390 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,338 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,090 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6079, -75.4762 |
Population Information (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,640 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,645 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,995 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,878 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,254 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,027 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,021 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,295 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,727 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,790 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,122 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,171 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,472 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,185 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,149 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 549 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,143 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,090 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,213 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,877 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,285 | 30.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,928 | 69.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,165 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,844 | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,639 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,614 | 38.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,051 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,998 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,169 | 7.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 850 | 2.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18102 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,390 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,002 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,999 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,338 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,720 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,095 | 89.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,603 | 11.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,982 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,402 | 92.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 634 | 3.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,047 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,942 | 36.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,664 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 331 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 353 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 11,852 | 23.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,496 | 24.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 22,976 | 44.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 36,292 | 70.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,522 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20,527 | 39.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 557 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13,686 | 26.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18102 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,087 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,509 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,992 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,683 | 15.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,534 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,230 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,017 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,534 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 474 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 153 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18102 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,099 | 62.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,490 | 16.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,178 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 921 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 994 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,012 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18102 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 185 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 853 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,603 | 12.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,083 | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,660 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,250 | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 171 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 661 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,856 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,085 | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,257 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,215 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 216 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.2% | 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 (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,120 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,169 | 33.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 30,211 | 58.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,260 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18102 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,163 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,075 | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,894 | 11.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,157 | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,452 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 7,675 | 44.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18102 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,271 | 11.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8,793 | 46.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,397 | 12.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,719 | 14.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 657 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 297 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,950 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18102 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 160 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 105 | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 389 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 305 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,386 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,684 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,074 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,484 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 12,462 | 65.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18102 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 796 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,547 | 18.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,430 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,068 | 26.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,303 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,946 | 15.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18102 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,519 | 43.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 368 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,166 | 41.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,016 | 11.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18102 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,249 | 24.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,596 | 44.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,439 | 20.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,929 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18102 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 225 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,124 | 21.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,869 | 35.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,244 | 23.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 650 | 12.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 131 | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18102 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,189 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $637 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,143 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.03 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.38 |
Households (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,213 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,486 | 26.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,801 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,934 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,023 | 40.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,525 | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,289 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18102 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,264 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,979 | 54.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,270 | 28.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 511 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,808 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,342 | 56.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18102 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,821 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 414 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,059 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,910 | 50.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,527 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,911 | 13.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,862 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 928 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,380 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,527 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,516 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,985 | 62.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,026 | 21.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18102 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,216 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,750 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,598 | 68.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,622 | 24.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 611 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 530 | 7.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,064 | 77.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 9,209 | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,576 | 125.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,576 | 125.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,576 | 125.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 231 | 2.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 154 | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10,303 | 111.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 52 | 0.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18102 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,762 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,559 | 45.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,203 | 54.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24,753 | 51.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 429 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 311 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 710 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18102 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,213 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,362 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Allentown, PA18102