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18106

Allentown, PA

Total Population
6,759
Median Household Income
$84,918
Median Home Value
$336,100
Median Rent
$1,422

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,918
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$336,100
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,422
100% above state median
Median Age
45.9 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 44.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 45.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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
$84,918
+13.0% 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: 2.45 people

Total Households
2,745
Family Households
58.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
24.2%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
20.3%
Total Employed Residents:1,767

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
1.4%
37 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,574
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
3,054 employed
Labor Force
3,266
212 unemployed
Median Age
45.9 years
Per Capita Income
$49,539
Poverty Rate
5.7%