18104

Allentown, PA

Total Population

46,259

Median Household Income

$83,861

Median Home Value

$280,800

Median Rent

$1,507

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$83,861

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$280,800

100.5% above state median

Rent

$1,507

100% above state median

Median Age

39.4 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.

High education levels with 43.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 7.1%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$83,861

+11.6% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

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: 2.42 people

Total Households

17,544

Family Households

49.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

35.9%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

21.9%

#3 Industry

Finance

19.6%

Total Employed Residents:11,601

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

4.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.4%

802 workers

Public Transit

0.5%

97 workers

Total Commuting Workers:18,102

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.8%

22,088 employed

Labor Force

23,302

1,214 unemployed

Median Age

39.4 years

Per Capita Income

$43,066

Poverty Rate

7.1%

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