ZIP Code 18059 in Laurys Station, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Laurys Station, Pennsylvania
City Alias:Laurys Sta
County:Lehigh County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:36:17 PM
Population:1,158 [See All]
Area Codes:484 / 610 / 835
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.7197, -75.5397
Land Area:1.611 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 18059 has 1,158 residents and 435 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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.
2020 Population:1,158Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:744Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,255Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:718.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$167,961Source: Census ACS
Households:435Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$431,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,3221,1741,1591,2271,0831,0831,1081,119973925855728547744
Decennial Census1,228------------------1,158--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 47.7

Male Median Age: 44.9

Female Median Age: 51.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male28285133222641363339377260372019110
Female3219363839221541161751566141432486
Total6047877161485677495688128121786343916
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,04487.80%
Black:191.60%
Hispanic:*887.40%
Asian:201.68%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:181.51%
Total:1,189100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:59351.21%44.9 years
Females:56548.79%51.2 years
Total:1,158100%47.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:66288.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:91.21%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:739.81%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:09.81%
Total Population:744100%
Total Native Population:67190.19%
Total Foreign-born Population:739.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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


In 2024, the Median household income is $167,961, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $69,914 (71.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,211. Family households earn a median of $186,500 versus $53,818 for nonfamily households (a difference of $132,682). By gender, male median income is $102,472 and female is $85,833, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,639 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.1%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.5%).

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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$98,047$106,719$107,917$89,423$89,732$81,875$86,705$92,917$98,750$104,583$123,750$136,250$133,173$167,961
Median Family Income$101,250$113,684$109,861$98,750$97,969$94,191$97,969$98,750$110,694$121,667$150,208$165,139$177,500$186,500
Median NonFamily Income$20,975$24,318$15,313$23,542$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$53,818
Median Male Income$70,093$63,750$56,250$52,500$0$61,272$64,500$64,492$69,779$73,106$81,042$95,536$107,788$102,472
Median Female Income$47,222$60,833$47,273$44,808$0$43,250$47,361$50,991$57,500$0$0$97,232$83,036$85,833
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:49772.13%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:19227.87%
Total:689100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:26653.52%
Service:459.05%
Sales and Office:9118.31%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:71.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8817.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:497100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $431,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $125,600 (41.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $139,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.53% (53.03% with a mortgage, 46.97% free-and-clear) and renters 6.47% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.11%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$305,500$313,300$293,500$265,900$261,100$259,600$256,900$262,300$291,700$311,700$323,200$362,400$421,300$431,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:416.67%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2083.33%
Total:24100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$931$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):18449.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):16343.94%
Renter Occupied:246.47%
Total Occupied Housing Units:371100%

Occupied Housing Units:37197.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):82.11%
Total Housing Units:379100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:32184.70%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:5815.30%
Total Housing Units:379100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 37.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 22.30%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (27.59%). College enrollment is 20.69%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:375.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:40.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):21031.02%
Some college, no degree:8111.96%
Associate's degree:9313.74%
Bachelor's degree:19228.36%
Graduate or professional degree:608.86%
Total:677100%
High school or higher:63693.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:25237.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:62776.84%
Public Insurance:16620.34%
No Insurance:232.82%
Total:816100%
Has Health Insurance:79397.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty3.1%3.5%4.5%3.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1627.59%
Kindergarten:813.79%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1627.59%
High school (grades 9-12):610.34%
College or graduate school:1220.69%
Total:58100%
Early Childhood:2441.38%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3051.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18059 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 123 people with an annual payroll of $8,668,000. USPS data shows 472 residential mailboxes and 29 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:472Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:29Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,817Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:318Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:18Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,184,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,668,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:123Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18059 is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, within the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10900) and Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 821,173 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 18059. It covers 1.611 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.119 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:10900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:821,173Source: Census
MSA:Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:1.611 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.119 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:862.56 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4241880Source: Census
Place Name:Laurys Station CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18060 | | 18058

Schools in ZIP Code 18059


We could not locate which school district 18059 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lehigh El Sch 800 Blue Mountain Dr
Walnutport, PA 18088
District: Northampton Area School DistrictNearby
Colonel John Siegfried El Sch 1677 Lincoln Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
District: Northampton Area School DistrictNearby
Northampton Area Hs 1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
District: Northampton Area School DistrictNearby
Northampton Area Ms 1617 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
District: Northampton Area School DistrictNearby
Ironton Sch 3135 Levans Rd
Coplay, PA 18037
District: Parkland School DistrictNearby
St John Neumann Regional School 641 W Washington St
Slatington, PA 18080
District: Private SchoolNearby
Whitehall Christian School 3950 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Stephens School 3900 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18059


Lehigh Career & Technical Institute 4500 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2599
Type: Post Secondary
Lehigh Carbon Community College 4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2598
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley 1634 Macarthur Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
Type: Post Secondary
The Beauty Institute 153 Lehigh Valley Mall
Whitehall, PA 18052
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Mccann-Allentown 2200 N Irving St
Allentown, PA 18109
Type: Post Secondary
Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem 3184 Airport Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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