ZIP Code 18052
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Whitehall · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 26,902
- Median income
- $75,665
- Median home value
- $262,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.3%
- Land area
- 32.8 sq mi
820/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
New York
ZIP code 18052 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania has a population of 26,902. The median household income is $75,665, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $262,900, 5% below the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.8 square miles in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 26,902 residents, producing a population density of 820 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 18052 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18052 sits at $75,665 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,529. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $262,900 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,444 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18052 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 18052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18052.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
244 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 94
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 84
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 68
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Construction 54
Construction
54 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 18052, Whitehall, 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
26,902
Population
32.8
Area (sq mi)
820
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18052?
39.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
16.9%
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?
$75,665
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$38,529
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
12,118
Total Housing Units
11,713
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,900
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,444
Median Rent
1967
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18052 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 177 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 195 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 229 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 255 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 267 |
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 780 business establishments in ZIP 18052, employing approximately 11,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,272,000.
780
Businesses
11,662
Employees
$437.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 244 | 31.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 54 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 2.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
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 18052 vs 18032 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18032 | Catasauqua, PA | 9,285 | 1.9 mi |
| 18037 | Coplay, PA | 7,070 | 2.7 mi |
| 18105 | Allentown, PA | 12 | 3.9 mi |
| 18102 | Allentown, PA | 49,779 | 3.7 mi |
| 18109 | Allentown, PA | 16,932 | 3.6 mi |
| 18067 | Northampton, PA | 17,852 | 4.4 mi |
| 18104 | Allentown, PA | 43,236 | 3.9 mi |
| 18101 | Allentown, PA | 3,897 | 4.2 mi |
| 18059 | Laurys Station, PA | 1,228 | 4.9 mi |
| 18103 | Allentown, PA | 45,336 | 6.1 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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