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08501

Allentown, NJ

Total Population
6,417
Median Household Income
$135,370
Median Home Value
$507,800
Median Rent
$1,543

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$135,370
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$507,800
101.6% above state median
Rent
$1,543
100% above state median
Median Age
48.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Allentown, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 60.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 48.5 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 8.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 66% family households.

Low poverty rate of 5.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$135,370
+80.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.61 people

Total Households
2,460
Family Households
65.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
18.7%
Total Employed Residents:1,608

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
34 workers
Public Transit
3.2%
75 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,309
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.5%
2,929 employed
Labor Force
3,202
273 unemployed
Median Age
48.5 years
Per Capita Income
$67,255
Poverty Rate
5.7%