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Catasauqua, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18032

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,285
1,784/sq mi
$81,098
Median income
$222,700
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Catasauqua pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
1,784
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18032 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,285 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 1,784 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18032 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,098 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,270. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $222,700 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $977 a month; 74.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 18032 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lehigh County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Catasauqua, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18032.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18032, Catasauqua, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,285

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

1,784

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 18032?

41.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$81,098

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$40,270

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18032 ranks nationally

Catasauqua, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,098 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,158

Total Housing Units

4,083

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$222,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1941

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18032 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.2% 182
2021 +11.9% 203
2022 +11.5% 227
2023 +10.2% 250
2024 +10.0% 275

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 102 business establishments in ZIP 18032, employing approximately 1,042 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,170,000.

102

Businesses

1,042

Employees

$45.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 27 26.5%
Health care and social assistance 14 13.7%
Retail trade 10 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.8%
Construction 8 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.9%
Wholesale trade 4 3.9%
Manufacturing 3 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%
Information 3 2.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%
Educational services 3 2.9%

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 18032 vs 18052 →

ZIP 18032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18032 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18032 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18052 Whitehall, PA 26,902 1.9 mi
18109 Allentown, PA 16,932 2.0 mi
18101 Allentown, PA 3,897 3.8 mi
18102 Allentown, PA 49,779 3.4 mi
18067 Northampton, PA 17,852 4.2 mi
18105 Allentown, PA 12 4.1 mi
18017 Bethlehem, PA 37,549 4.2 mi
18016 Bethlehem, PA 0 4.3 mi
18103 Allentown, PA 45,336 6.0 mi
18018 Bethlehem, PA 32,413 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lehigh County

18102 standard
Allentown, PA
Pop: 49,779
18103 standard
Allentown, PA
Pop: 45,336
18104 standard
Allentown, PA
Pop: 43,236
18018 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 32,413
18052 standard
Whitehall, PA
Pop: 26,902
18062 standard
Macungie, PA
Pop: 24,351

Related Areas

Lehigh County Catasauqua, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18032 in? ▼
ZIP code 18032 (Catasauqua) is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Lehigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lehigh-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18032? ▼
ZIP code 18032 in Catasauqua, PA has a population of 9,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18032 is $81,098, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18032 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18032 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18032? ▼
ZIP code 18032 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,042 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18032 are: Other services (except public administration) (27), Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18032 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18032? ▼
In ZIP code 18032, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18032 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18032? ▼
In ZIP code 18032, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18032 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.