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New Tripoli, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18066

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,005
51/sq mi
$109,115
Median income
$328,400
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Tripoli pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18066 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Tripoli, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,005 residents across 118.2 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18066 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,115 (40% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $53,653. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $328,400 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,141 monthly, and 86.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18066, 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 18066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Tripoli, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18066.

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 18066, New Tripoli, 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

6,005

Population

118.2

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18066?

43.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$109,115

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$53,653

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18066 ranks nationally

New Tripoli, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,115 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,435

Total Housing Units

2,331

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$328,400

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,141

Median Rent

1985

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18066 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 176
2021 +12.4% 197
2022 +9.3% 216
2023 +18.1% 255
2024 +0.3% 255

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 106 business establishments in ZIP 18066, employing approximately 614 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,761,000.

106

Businesses

614

Employees

$25.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 20.8%
Retail trade 13 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.7%
Manufacturing 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.8%

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 18066 vs 18053 →

ZIP 18066 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 18066 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 18066 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 18066 ranks #4 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
18053 Germansville, PA 2,375 4.2 mi
18078 Schnecksville, PA 7,074 6.6 mi
18212 Ashfield, PA 131 7.8 mi
18051 Fogelsville, PA 3,327 6.4 mi
19529 Kempton, PA 3,131 6.7 mi
18211 Andreas, PA 1,304 6.9 mi
19530 Kutztown, PA 16,432 8.9 mi
19538 Maxatawny, PA 64 8.5 mi
18079 Slatedale, PA 436 7.1 mi
18069 Orefield, PA 8,017 7.2 mi

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Pop: 43,236
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Pop: 32,413
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Pop: 26,902
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Related Areas

Lehigh County New Tripoli, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18066 in? ▼
ZIP code 18066 (New Tripoli) 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 18066? ▼
ZIP code 18066 in New Tripoli, PA has a population of 6,005 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18066? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18066 is $109,115, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18066? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18066 is $328,400, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18066? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18066 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18066? ▼
ZIP code 18066 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 614 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18066? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18066 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18066? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18066 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 18066? ▼
In ZIP code 18066, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 18066? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18066 is 29.7 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 18066? ▼
In ZIP code 18066, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18066? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18066 is 3.0% 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.