ZIP Code 18059

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Laurys Station · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,228

294/sq mi

Median income
$167,961

▲ 120% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$431,100

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.2%

Median age 57.5

Land area
4.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18059 in Laurys Station, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,228. The median household income is $167,961, which is 120% above the national average. Median home value is $431,100, 55% above the US average. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.2 square miles in Laurys Station, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,228 residents, producing a population density of 294 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 18059 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18059 sits at $167,961 (116% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $75,489. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $431,100 (90% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18059 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 →

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 18059, Laurys Station, 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

1,228

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

294

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18059?

57.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$167,961

Median Household Income

+116% vs state

$75,489

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

379

Total Housing Units

371

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$431,100

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.1%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18059 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.0% 185
2020 -2.5% 180
2021 +11.7% 201
2022 +19.1% 240
2024 281

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 18 business establishments in ZIP 18059, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,668,000.

18

Businesses

123

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 6 33.3%
Construction 3 16.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
18086 Treichlers, PA 398 1.1 mi
18035 Cherryville, PA 241 1.6 mi
18037 Coplay, PA 7,070 2.9 mi
18088 Walnutport, PA 8,375 3.1 mi
18067 Northampton, PA 17,852 3.1 mi
18052 Whitehall, PA 26,902 4.9 mi
18080 Slatington, PA 11,456 5.1 mi
18104 Allentown, PA 43,236 7.8 mi
18038 Danielsville, PA 3,091 5.8 mi
18078 Schnecksville, PA 7,074 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18059 in?
ZIP code 18059 (Laurys Station) 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 18059?
ZIP code 18059 in Laurys Station, PA has a population of 1,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18059?
The median household income in ZIP 18059 is $167,961, which is 120% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18059?
The median home value in ZIP 18059 is $431,100, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18059 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18059?
ZIP code 18059 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18059 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 18059?
In ZIP code 18059, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18059?
In ZIP code 18059, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18059 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Laurys Station, PA

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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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