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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
$75,665
Median income
$262,900
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,529. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $262,900 for a typical home value (16% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,444 a month; 62.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18052, 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 18052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitehall, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18052.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18052?

39.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%

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

How ZIP 18052 ranks nationally

Whitehall, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,665 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$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

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ZIP 18052 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 18052 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 18052 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 18052 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
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

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
18062 standard
Macungie, PA
Pop: 24,351
18049 standard
Emmaus, PA
Pop: 17,341

Related Areas

Lehigh County Whitehall, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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