ZIP Code 18011
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Alburtis · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,450
- Median income
- $104,449
- Median home value
- $296,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.0%
- Land area
- 42.7 sq mi
128/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 18011 in Alburtis, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,450. The median household income is $104,449, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $296,300, 7% above the US average. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.7 square miles in Alburtis, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,450 residents, producing a population density of 128 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18011 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18011 sits at $104,449 (34% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,568. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $296,300 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,704 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18011 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18011.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18011, Alburtis, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,450
Population
42.7
Area (sq mi)
128
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18011?
38.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$104,449
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$43,568
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,065
Total Housing Units
1,958
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,300
Median Home Value
+30% vs state
$1,704
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18011 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 176 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 193 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 219 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 248 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 271 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 18011, employing approximately 1,808 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,077,000.
83
Businesses
1,808
Employees
$120.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18011 vs 19539 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19539 | Mertztown, PA | 4,597 | 2.6 mi |
| 18031 | Breinigsville, PA | 7,528 | 5.7 mi |
| 19562 | Topton, PA | 2,622 | 3.8 mi |
| 18062 | Macungie, PA | 24,351 | 4.0 mi |
| 19511 | Bowers, PA | 215 | 5.2 mi |
| 19505 | Bechtelsville, PA | 3,226 | 6.3 mi |
| 18056 | Hereford, PA | 943 | 5.3 mi |
| 19536 | Lyon Station, PA | 490 | 5.9 mi |
| 19504 | Barto, PA | 4,998 | 5.4 mi |
| 19538 | Maxatawny, PA | 64 | 6.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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