Allentown, PA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
18101	Standard	5,108	2.86%
18102	Standard	51,567	28.85%
18103	Standard	48,358	27.06%
18104	Standard	47,289	26.46%
18105	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
18106	Standard	7,477	4.18%	Wescosville
18109	Standard	18,915	10.58%
18195	Standard	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Allentown, PA has 176,993 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.0%) and 35-39 (5.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 53.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 20.8% (higher than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	178,714
Total Households:	66,327
Total Housing Units:	70,280
Average Household Size:	2.62
Average Family Size:	3.39

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	125,845
Total Households:	45,660
Total Housing Units:	48,533
Average Household Size:	2.66
Average Family Size:	3.71

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	165,807	166,837	167,591	168,419	169,088	169,474	169,880	169,935	170,608	170,887	176,302	176,420	176,993
Decennial Census	166,081	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	178,714	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.6

Male Median Age: 36.8

Female Median Age: 38.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	5,631	5,814	6,175	6,302	6,032	6,080	5,944	5,509	5,077	4,986	5,257	5,330	5,341	4,280	3,336	2,169	1,406	1,345
Female	5,441	5,708	5,777	6,055	6,661	6,311	6,310	5,889	5,556	5,331	5,556	5,982	5,793	4,775	3,983	2,769	2,039	2,764
Total	11,072	11,522	11,952	12,357	12,693	12,391	12,254	11,398	10,633	10,317	10,813	11,312	11,134	9,055	7,319	4,938	3,445	4,109

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	89,299	38.96%
Black:	18,680	8.15%
Hispanic:*	73,839	32.22%
Asian:	6,106	2.66%
American Indian:	1,085	0.47%
Hawaiian:	80	0.03%
Other:	40,109	17.50%
Total:	229,198	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	86,014	48.13%	36.8 years
Females:	92,700	51.87%	38.5 years
Total:	178,714	100%	37.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	60,577	48.14%	33.0 years
Females:	65,268	51.86%	35.2 years
Total:	125,845	100%	34.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	125,532	70.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	18,965	10.72%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	16,465	9.30%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	16,031	18.36%
Total Population:	176,993	100%
Total Native Population:	144,497	81.64%
Total Foreign-born Population:	32,496	18.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Allentown, PA have an average household income of $65,140 (lower than the State by 14.4%, and lower than the Nation by 17.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($74,200 vs $43,349). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$43,425	$44,719	$45,541	$45,363	$45,806	$46,305	$47,452	$49,825	$50,677	$53,305	$56,933	$62,137	$65,140
Median Family Income	$54,051	$54,722	$53,410	$54,420	$53,977	$54,588	$55,322	$59,402	$59,423	$59,816	$64,687	$74,347	$74,200
Median NonFamily Income	$26,747	$27,437	$27,912	$28,955	$30,085	$31,167	$32,254	$34,035	$34,868	$35,630	$39,080	$42,184	$43,349
Median Male Income	$42,858	$42,248	$41,287	$41,486	$41,780	$42,373	$44,281	$45,266	$47,650	$48,883	$51,750	$58,241	$61,423
Median Female Income	$32,696	$32,976	$33,975	$33,639	$33,546	$34,314	$36,331	$37,863	$42,017	$41,633	$44,641	$45,953	$46,616

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	81,092	58.14%
Unemployed:	6,499	4.66%
Not In Labor Force:	51,881	37.20%
Total:	139,472	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	26,667	32.88%
Service:	14,761	18.20%
Sales and Office:	15,827	19.52%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,850	5.98%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	18,987	23.41%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	81,092	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Allentown, PA, the median home value is $230,166 - lower than the State by 4.3%, and up $46,216 (25.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,384 per month - much higher than the State by 19.1%, and up $257 (22.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Allentown pay $1,000-$1,499 (44.8%). About 24.3% pay under $1,000 and 5.6% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.3% (61.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 57.7% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$166,600	$169,716	$159,866	$152,200	$150,333	$149,416	$150,900	$156,283	$170,066	$183,950	$180,916	$217,333	$230,166

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,824	5.93%
$500 to $999:	5,143	16.72%
$1,000 to $1,499:	12,410	40.35%
$1,500 to $1,999:	7,814	25.41%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,949	6.34%
$2,500 to $2,999:	201	0.65%
$3,000 or more:	552	1.79%
No Rent:	863	2.81%
Total:	30,756	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$855	$897	$937	$916	$935	$996	$1,009	$1,047	$1,090	$1,127	$1,195	$1,295	$1,384

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	21,968	33.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	13,401	20.27%
Renter Occupied:	30,756	46.51%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	66,125	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	66,125	94.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,936	5.62%
Total Housing Units:	70,061	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

19.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (34.5%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 81.2%, which is well below the state rate (91.9%). The share of people in poverty is 13.9%, which is above the state rate (8.1%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 4.9 percentage points since 2011 and down 6.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	7,645	6.56%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	9,316	7.99%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	39,885	34.21%
Some college, no degree:	18,676	16.02%
Associate's degree:	8,690	7.45%
Bachelor's degree:	20,745	17.79%
Graduate or professional degree:	11,635	9.98%
Total:	116,592	100%
High school graduate or higher:	99,631	85.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	32,380	27.77%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	97,651	50.24%
Public Insurance:	81,772	42.07%
No Insurance:	14,963	7.70%
Total:	194,386	100%
Has Health Insurance:	179,423	92.30%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	18.8%	18.4%	18.3%	18.5%	18.6%	18.8%	21.1%	20.2%	20.4%	18.0%	16.4%	14.0%	13.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	2,224	5.21%
Kindergarten:	2,232	5.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	17,846	41.77%
High school (grades 9-12):	9,496	22.22%
College or graduate school:	10,929	25.58%
Total:	42,727	100%
Early Childhood:	4,456	10.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	29,574	69.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	7 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
County:	Lehigh County, PA
Area Codes:	484,610,835
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	125,845 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ [Learn More]
Coordinates:	40.5979, -75.5153
Land Area:	59.62 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/pa-allentown.asp

White:	48,176	27.60%
Black:	16,617	9.52%
Hispanic:*	68,232	39.08%
Asian:	2,614	1.50%
American Indian:	962	0.55%
Hawaiian:	63	0.04%
Other:	37,915	21.72%
Total:	174,579	100%

Native, born in the United States:	82,444	65.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	16,871	13.46%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	12,270	9.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	13,735	20.75%
Total Population:	125,320	100%
Total Native Population:	99,315	79.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:	26,005	20.75%

Employed:	55,672	57.10%
Unemployed:	5,389	5.53%
Not In Labor Force:	36,444	37.38%
Total:	97,505	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	14,111	25.35%
Service:	11,718	21.05%
Sales and Office:	10,400	18.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,571	6.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	15,872	28.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	55,672	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Allentown, PA

Sources & References

Less than $500:	1,703	6.41%
$500 to $999:	4,586	17.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:	11,591	43.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:	6,560	24.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,188	4.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:	94	0.35%
$3,000 or more:	171	0.64%
No Rent:	663	2.50%
Total:	26,556	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	12,067	26.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	7,416	16.11%
Renter Occupied:	26,556	57.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	46,039	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	46,039	93.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,172	6.45%
Total Housing Units:	49,211	100%

Less than 9th grade:	6,878	8.72%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	7,976	10.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	29,678	37.63%
Some college, no degree:	13,567	17.20%
Associate's degree:	5,479	6.95%
Bachelor's degree:	10,975	13.92%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,315	5.47%
Total:	78,868	100%
High school graduate or higher:	64,014	81.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	15,290	19.39%

Private Insurance:	56,909	42.09%
Public Insurance:	64,964	48.05%
No Insurance:	13,330	9.86%
Total:	135,203	100%
Has Health Insurance:	121,873	90.14%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,082	3.45%
Kindergarten:	1,730	5.52%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	13,316	42.51%
High school (grades 9-12):	6,943	22.17%
College or graduate school:	8,252	26.34%
Total:	31,323	100%
Early Childhood:	2,812	8.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	21,989	70.20%

# Residential Mailboxes:	69,634Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	5,460Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	84,283Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	49,279Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	12,106Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	4,718Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,822,918,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$7,212,708,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	107,964Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	866,764Source: Census
MSA:	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	59.619 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.747 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	03,07,08,23Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	02000Source: Census
Place Name:	Allentown city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census