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18102

Allentown, PA

Total Population
51,640
Median Household Income
$41,390
Median Home Value
$135,900
Median Rent
$1,143

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$41,390
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$135,900
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,143
100% above state median
Median Age
30.5 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, PA

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

Young population with median age of 30.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 11.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 29.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$41,390
-44.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
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: 2.98 people

Total Households
17,213
Family Households
26.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
22.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
15.7%
Total Employed Residents:11,848

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.7%
921 workers
Public Transit
6.0%
1,178 workers
Total Commuting Workers:19,682
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.0%
21,095 employed
Labor Force
23,720
2,603 unemployed
Median Age
30.5 years
Per Capita Income
$18,602
Poverty Rate
29.0%

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