18109 ZIP Code
Allentown, Pennsylvania
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18109 |
| City/Town: | Allentown |
| County: | Lehigh |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,745 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,540 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,844 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,510 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,400 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6934, -75.4712 |
Population Information (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,745 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,295 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,450 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,070 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,108 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 993 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,351 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,284 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,041 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,325 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,045 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 934 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 993 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,520 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 769 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 312 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,260 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,510 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,047 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 463 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,535 | 50.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,512 | 49.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,939 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 621 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,448 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,745 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,079 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,164 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,452 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 430 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,540 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,723 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,174 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,844 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,594 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,628 | 89.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 966 | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,784 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,646 | 88.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 615 | 7.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 338 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,126 | 57.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,063 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 336 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,443 | 19.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,754 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,624 | 26.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,276 | 52.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 471 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,656 | 26.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 207 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,942 | 22.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 376 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 336 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 834 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 652 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,095 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,739 | 24.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 578 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 860 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 435 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 142 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,472 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 962 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 436 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 253 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 285 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 68 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 288 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,229 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 177 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,136 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 893 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 367 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 832 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,049 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 991 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 317 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 204 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 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 (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,184 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,696 | 54.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,335 | 47.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,444 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,621 | 79.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,165 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,584 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 476 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 463 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,768 | 25.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,386 | 31.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,735 | 36.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 407 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 188 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 369 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 908 | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 407 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 110 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 297 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 338 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 304 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 488 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,082 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,376 | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,062 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 678 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,858 | 24.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 126 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,149 | 15.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,935 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,344 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 695 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 261 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,272 | 46.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 121 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,718 | 38.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 842 | 11.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 770 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,102 | 44.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,250 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 925 | 13.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 191 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 257 | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 966 | 27.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,066 | 30.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 870 | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 106 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 71 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,392 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $567 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,260 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,047 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,415 | 34.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,004 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,498 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,653 | 37.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,365 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,915 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,956 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,194 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,868 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 111 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 636 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,293 | 47.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,700 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,756 | 47.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 944 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 683 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,880 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 500 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,628 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,727 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 308 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,684 | 61.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 735 | 27.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,897 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,643 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 726 | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 681 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 128 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 236 | 14.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,081 | 79.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,456 | 13.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,664 | 149.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,664 | 149.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,664 | 149.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 100 | 4.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 169 | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,486 | 101.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,675 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,989 | 53.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,686 | 46.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,151 | 36.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 465 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 108 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 962 | 5.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,047 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,201 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Allentown, PA18109