Germansville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18053
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,375
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,370
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Germansville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18053 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18053 covers 42.5 square miles in Germansville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,375 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,370 (7% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,813. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $303,100 (33% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 91.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,134.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lehigh County, so 18053 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 18053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Germansville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18053.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 18053, Germansville, 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
2,375
Population
42.5
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18053?
45.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$83,370
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$44,813
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18053 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Germansville, 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)
$83,370 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
938housing units
938
Total Housing Units
918
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,100
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,134
Median Rent
1976
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
+27.0%
YoY Change (2023)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18053 have increased 27.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.8% | 176 |
| 2020 | +0.2% | 177 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 197 |
| 2022 | -2.8% | 192 |
| 2023 | +27.0% | 244 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 18053, employing approximately 172 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,917,000.
27
Businesses
172
Employees
$9.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 18053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18235
Lehighton (18235)
19,353 residents
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
11,456 residents
- 18069
Orefield (18069)
8,017 residents
- 18078 7,074
Schnecksville (18078)
7,074 residents
- 18066 6,005
New Tripoli (18066)
6,005 residents
- 18051 3,327
Fogelsville (18051)
3,327 residents
- 18053 2,375
Germansville (18053)
2,375 residents
- 18211 1,304
Andreas (18211)
1,304 residents
- 18030 623
Bowmanstown (18030)
623 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18053 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18051
Fogelsville (18051)
$139,506 median income
- 18078
Schnecksville (18078)
$120,857 median income
- 18069
Orefield (18069)
$117,895 median income
- 18066
New Tripoli (18066)
$109,115 median income
- 18079
Slatedale (18079)
$96,071 median income
- 18053
Germansville (18053)
$83,370 median income
- 18211
Andreas (18211)
$78,806 median income
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
$74,522 median income
- 18235
Lehighton (18235)
$72,571 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18053 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18212 | Ashfield, PA | 131 | 4.0 mi |
| 18079 | Slatedale, PA | 436 | 3.1 mi |
| 18066 | New Tripoli, PA | 6,005 | 4.2 mi |
| 18080 | Slatington, PA | 11,456 | 4.1 mi |
| 18235 | Lehighton, PA | 19,353 | 7.7 mi |
| 18030 | Bowmanstown, PA | 623 | 6.2 mi |
| 18078 | Schnecksville, PA | 7,074 | 5.6 mi |
| 18211 | Andreas, PA | 1,304 | 6.5 mi |
| 18051 | Fogelsville, PA | 3,327 | 8.9 mi |
| 18069 | Orefield, PA | 8,017 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18053, 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 (2,375 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 18053 in?
ZIP code 18053 (Germansville) 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 18053?
ZIP code 18053 in Germansville, PA has a population of 2,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18053?
The median household income in ZIP 18053 is $83,370, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18053?
The median home value in ZIP 18053 is $303,100, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18053 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18053?
ZIP code 18053 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18053 are: Manufacturing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18053 increased by 27.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 18053?
In ZIP code 18053, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 18053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18053 is 27.8 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 18053?
In ZIP code 18053, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18053 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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