ZIP Code 18053
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Germansville · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,375
- Median income
- $83,370
- Median home value
- $303,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 42.5 sq mi
56/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 18053 in Germansville, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,375. The median household income is $83,370, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $303,100, 9% above the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.5 square miles in Germansville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,375 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 18053 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18053 sits at $83,370 (7% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,813. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $303,100 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,134 per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18053 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 18053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,813
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18053 vs 18212 →
| 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 |
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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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