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Orefield, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18069

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

8,017
224/sq mi
$117,895
Median income
$424,500
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orefield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
224
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orefield, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,017 residents across 35.8 square miles, a density of 224 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18069 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,895 (51% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $61,238. Local economic indicators show a 2.0% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $424,500 for a typical home value (87% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,156 a month; 91.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18069 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 18069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orefield, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18069.

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 18069, Orefield, 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

8,017

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

224

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18069?

47.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$117,895

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$61,238

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18069 ranks nationally

Orefield, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,895 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,188

Total Housing Units

3,146

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$424,500

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$2,156

Median Rent

1988

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18069 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 163
2021 +9.0% 178
2022 +14.9% 205
2023 +6.2% 217
2024 +5.0% 228

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 146 business establishments in ZIP 18069, employing approximately 2,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,178,000.

146

Businesses

2,194

Employees

$106.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 16.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.3%
Retail trade 13 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.8%
Finance and insurance 6 4.1%
Manufacturing 5 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.4%
Wholesale trade 3 2.0%

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 18069 vs 18078 →

ZIP 18069 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 18069 ranks #3 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 18069 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 18069 ranks #3 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
18078 Schnecksville, PA 7,074 3.3 mi
18195 Allentown, PA 0 2.9 mi
18106 Allentown, PA 6,889 3.6 mi
18051 Fogelsville, PA 3,327 3.4 mi
18104 Allentown, PA 43,236 3.8 mi
18087 Trexlertown, PA 738 5.1 mi
18031 Breinigsville, PA 7,528 5.3 mi
18080 Slatington, PA 11,456 7.6 mi
18037 Coplay, PA 7,070 5.4 mi
18046 East Texas, PA 64 6.2 mi

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

Lehigh County Orefield, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18069 in? ▼
ZIP code 18069 (Orefield) 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 18069? ▼
ZIP code 18069 in Orefield, PA has a population of 8,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18069? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18069 is $117,895, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18069? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18069 is $424,500, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18069? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18069 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18069? ▼
ZIP code 18069 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 2,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18069? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18069 are: Construction (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18069? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18069 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 18069? ▼
In ZIP code 18069, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 18069? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18069 is 26.7 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 18069? ▼
In ZIP code 18069, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18069? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18069 is 2.0% 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.