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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
$98,615
Median income
$317,700
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,998. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $317,700 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,299 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lehigh County, letting you compare 18041 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Greenville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18041.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18041?

44.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$98,615

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$47,998

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18041 ranks nationally

East Greenville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,615 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,410

Total Housing Units

2,373

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$317,700

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18041 ranks #4 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 18041 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 18041 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 49,779
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Pop: 45,336
18104 standard
Allentown, PA
Pop: 43,236
18018 standard
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Pop: 32,413
18052 standard
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Pop: 26,902
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Pop: 24,351

Related Areas

Lehigh County East Greenville, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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