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Coopersburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18036

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

12,822
169/sq mi
$129,123
Median income
$416,200
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coopersburg pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
169
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coopersburg, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,822 residents across 75.9 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,123 (66% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $66,527. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $416,200 (83% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,342 monthly, and 88.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18036, plus 6 more within Lehigh County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 18036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coopersburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18036.

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 18036, Coopersburg, 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

12,822

Population

75.9

Area (sq mi)

169

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18036?

47.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$129,123

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$66,527

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18036 ranks nationally

Coopersburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,123 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,149

Total Housing Units

6,009

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$416,200

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,342

Median Rent

1974

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18036 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 173
2021 +11.2% 193
2022 +10.9% 214
2023 +7.6% 230
2024 +7.3% 247

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 18036, employing approximately 4,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $330,547,000.

271

Businesses

4,048

Employees

$330.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 52 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 37 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 10.3%
Retail trade 27 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 6.3%
Finance and insurance 16 5.9%
Wholesale trade 15 5.5%
Manufacturing 12 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.6%
Information 5 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.9%

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 18036 vs 18034 →

ZIP 18036 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 18036 ranks #5 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 18036 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 18036 ranks #2 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
18034 Center Valley, PA 8,256 2.9 mi
18935 Milford Square, PA 116 5.0 mi
18015 Bethlehem, PA 32,832 5.7 mi
18951 Quakertown, PA 34,651 4.5 mi
18970 Trumbauersville, PA 696 6.7 mi
18955 Richlandtown, PA 1,662 4.3 mi
18049 Emmaus, PA 17,341 6.1 mi
18018 Bethlehem, PA 32,413 8.2 mi
18016 Bethlehem, PA 0 8.5 mi
18081 Springtown, PA 357 6.5 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 Coopersburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18036 in? ▼
ZIP code 18036 (Coopersburg) 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 18036? ▼
ZIP code 18036 in Coopersburg, PA has a population of 12,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18036 is $129,123, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18036 is $416,200, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18036 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18036? ▼
ZIP code 18036 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 4,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18036 are: Construction (52), Other services (except public administration) (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18036 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 18036? ▼
In ZIP code 18036, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 18036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18036 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18036? ▼
In ZIP code 18036, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18036 is 2.6% 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.