Whitehall, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18052
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,902
- 820/sq mi High-density area
- $75,665
- Median income Near-median income area
- $262,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitehall pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 820
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18052 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 18052 (Whitehall, PA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.8 in 2023 to 266.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18052 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with 26,902 residents across 32.8 square miles, a density of 820 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,665 (3% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,529. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $262,900 (16% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,444.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lehigh County, so 18052 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 18052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitehall, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,529
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18052 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Whitehall, 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)
$75,665 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
12,118housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 18052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18102
Allentown (18102)
49,779 residents
- 18103
Allentown (18103)
45,336 residents
- 18104
Allentown (18104)
43,236 residents
- 18052
Whitehall (18052)
26,902 residents
- 18067 17,852
Northampton (18067)
17,852 residents
- 18109 16,932
Allentown (18109)
16,932 residents
- 18032 9,285
Catasauqua (18032)
9,285 residents
- 18037 7,070
Coplay (18037)
7,070 residents
- 18101 3,897
Allentown (18101)
3,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18052 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18059
Laurys Station (18059)
$167,961 median income
- 18104
Allentown (18104)
$94,601 median income
- 18067
Northampton (18067)
$93,652 median income
- 18037
Coplay (18037)
$83,542 median income
- 18032
Catasauqua (18032)
$81,098 median income
- 18052
Whitehall (18052)
$75,665 median income
- 18103
Allentown (18103)
$72,895 median income
- 18109 $58,031
Allentown (18109)
$58,031 median income
- 18101 $44,773
Allentown (18101)
$44,773 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18052 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18052, 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 (26,902 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 18052 in?
ZIP code 18052 (Whitehall) 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 18052?
ZIP code 18052 in Whitehall, PA has a population of 26,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18052?
The median household income in ZIP 18052 is $75,665, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18052?
The median home value in ZIP 18052 is $262,900, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18052 is White at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18052?
ZIP code 18052 has 780 business establishments employing approximately 11,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18052 are: Retail trade (244), Other services (except public administration) (94), Accommodation and food services (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18052 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 18052?
In ZIP code 18052, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 18052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18052 is 26.1 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 18052?
In ZIP code 18052, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18052 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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