Macungie, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18062
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,351
- 441/sq mi High-density area
- $110,675
- Median income Above-median income area
- $380,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macungie pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 441
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18062 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 18062 (Macungie, PA) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.7 in 2023 to 253.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18062 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with 24,351 residents across 55.2 square miles, a density of 441 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18062 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,675 (42% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,688. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $380,200 (67% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,941.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, 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 18062 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 18062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macungie, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18062.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 18062, Macungie, 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
24,351
Population
55.2
Area (sq mi)
441
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18062?
44.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
10.9%
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?
$110,675
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$54,688
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18062 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Macungie, 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)
$110,675 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
10,336housing units
10,336
Total Housing Units
10,037
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,200
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,941
Median Rent
1995
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18062 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 169 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 189 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 216 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 234 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 253 |
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 309 business establishments in ZIP 18062, employing approximately 7,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,738,000.
309
Businesses
7,331
Employees
$384.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 39 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
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 18062 vs 18087 →
ZIP 18062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
24,351 residents
- 18049
Emmaus (18049)
17,341 residents
- 18106 6,889
Allentown (18106)
6,889 residents
- 18011 5,450
Alburtis (18011)
5,450 residents
- 19504 4,998
Barto (19504)
4,998 residents
- 18092 3,223
Zionsville (18092)
3,223 residents
- 19503 1,142
Bally (19503)
1,142 residents
- 18056 943
Hereford (18056)
943 residents
- 18087 738
Trexlertown (18087)
738 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18092
Zionsville (18092)
$112,721 median income
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
$110,675 median income
- 18056
Hereford (18056)
$104,844 median income
- 18011
Alburtis (18011)
$104,449 median income
- 19504
Barto (19504)
$98,859 median income
- 18049
Emmaus (18049)
$93,694 median income
- 18106
Allentown (18106)
$92,813 median income
- 19503
Bally (19503)
$77,411 median income
- 18087
Trexlertown (18087)
$72,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18062 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18087 | Trexlertown, PA | 738 | 3.6 mi |
| 18046 | East Texas, PA | 64 | 3.4 mi |
| 18068 | Old Zionsville, PA | 42 | 3.5 mi |
| 18106 | Allentown, PA | 6,889 | 5.1 mi |
| 18056 | Hereford, PA | 943 | 4.1 mi |
| 18011 | Alburtis, PA | 5,450 | 4.0 mi |
| 18049 | Emmaus, PA | 17,341 | 4.4 mi |
| 18092 | Zionsville, PA | 3,223 | 4.2 mi |
| 19504 | Barto, PA | 4,998 | 6.6 mi |
| 19503 | Bally, PA | 1,142 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18062, 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 (24,351 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 18062 in?
ZIP code 18062 (Macungie) 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 18062?
ZIP code 18062 in Macungie, PA has a population of 24,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18062?
The median household income in ZIP 18062 is $110,675, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18062?
The median home value in ZIP 18062 is $380,200, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18062 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18062?
ZIP code 18062 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 7,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18062 are: Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (36), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18062 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 18062?
In ZIP code 18062, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 18062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18062 is 28.1 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 18062?
In ZIP code 18062, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18062 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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