East Greenville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18041
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,424
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $98,615
- Median income Above-median income area
- $317,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Greenville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18041 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18041 (East Greenville, PA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.4 in 2023 to 243.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18041 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Greenville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,424 residents across 36.0 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18041 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,615 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,998. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $317,700 (40% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 75.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,299.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lehigh County, so 18041 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 18041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Greenville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18041.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18041, East Greenville, 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
5,424
Population
36.0
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18041?
44.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$98,615
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$47,998
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18041 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
East Greenville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,615 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,410housing units
2,410
Total Housing Units
2,373
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,700
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,299
Median Rent
1973
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18041 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 167 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 188 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 208 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 237 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 243 |
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 120 business establishments in ZIP 18041, employing approximately 2,579 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,007,000.
120
Businesses
2,579
Employees
$170.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.2% |
| Information | 4 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 18041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18049
Emmaus (18049)
17,341 residents
- 18073
Pennsburg (18073)
9,350 residents
- 18074 5,775
Perkiomenville (18074)
5,775 residents
- 18041 5,424
East Greenville (18041)
5,424 residents
- 19504 4,998
Barto (19504)
4,998 residents
- 18092 3,223
Zionsville (18092)
3,223 residents
- 18076 2,662
Red Hill (18076)
2,662 residents
- 19503 1,142
Bally (19503)
1,142 residents
- 18056 943
Hereford (18056)
943 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18041 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18074
Perkiomenville (18074)
$130,462 median income
- 18073
Pennsburg (18073)
$115,766 median income
- 18092
Zionsville (18092)
$112,721 median income
- 18056
Hereford (18056)
$104,844 median income
- 19504
Barto (19504)
$98,859 median income
- 18041
East Greenville (18041)
$98,615 median income
- 18049
Emmaus (18049)
$93,694 median income
- 18076
Red Hill (18076)
$79,615 median income
- 19503
Bally (19503)
$77,411 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18041 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18070 | Palm, PA | 739 | 1.4 mi |
| 18092 | Zionsville, PA | 3,223 | 3.5 mi |
| 18056 | Hereford, PA | 943 | 2.7 mi |
| 18068 | Old Zionsville, PA | 42 | 4.5 mi |
| 18073 | Pennsburg, PA | 9,350 | 3.2 mi |
| 19503 | Bally, PA | 1,142 | 3.4 mi |
| 18076 | Red Hill, PA | 2,662 | 3.6 mi |
| 19504 | Barto, PA | 4,998 | 4.0 mi |
| 18074 | Perkiomenville, PA | 5,775 | 6.9 mi |
| 18049 | Emmaus, PA | 17,341 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18041, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,424 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18041 in?
ZIP code 18041 (East Greenville) 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 18041?
ZIP code 18041 in East Greenville, PA has a population of 5,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18041?
The median household income in ZIP 18041 is $98,615, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18041?
The median home value in ZIP 18041 is $317,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18041 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18041?
ZIP code 18041 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 2,579 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18041 are: Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (17), Manufacturing (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18041 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 18041?
In ZIP code 18041, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 18041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18041 is 29.2 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 18041?
In ZIP code 18041, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18041 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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