Schnecksville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18078
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,074
- 173/sq mi High-density area
- $120,857
- Median income Above-median income area
- $385,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Schnecksville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 173
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18078 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 18078 (Schnecksville, PA) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.1 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schnecksville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,074 residents across 40.8 square miles, a density of 173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18078 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,857 (55% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,076. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $385,400 (70% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,238.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 18078 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 18078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schnecksville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18078.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 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 18078, Schnecksville, 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
7,074
Population
40.8
Area (sq mi)
173
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18078?
38.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
5.0%
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?
$120,857
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$64,076
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18078 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Schnecksville, 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)
$120,857 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
2,822housing units
2,822
Total Housing Units
2,794
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,400
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,238
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18078 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 166 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 185 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 214 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 226 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 240 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 18078, employing approximately 1,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,928,000.
155
Businesses
1,665
Employees
$74.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.9% |
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 18078 vs 18069 →
ZIP 18078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18052
Whitehall (18052)
26,902 residents
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
11,456 residents
- 18069 8,017
Orefield (18069)
8,017 residents
- 18078 7,074
Schnecksville (18078)
7,074 residents
- 18037 7,070
Coplay (18037)
7,070 residents
- 18106 6,889
Allentown (18106)
6,889 residents
- 18051 3,327
Fogelsville (18051)
3,327 residents
- 18053 2,375
Germansville (18053)
2,375 residents
- 18059 1,228
Laurys Station (18059)
1,228 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18078 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18059
Laurys Station (18059)
$167,961 median income
- 18051
Fogelsville (18051)
$139,506 median income
- 18078
Schnecksville (18078)
$120,857 median income
- 18069
Orefield (18069)
$117,895 median income
- 18079
Slatedale (18079)
$96,071 median income
- 18106
Allentown (18106)
$92,813 median income
- 18037
Coplay (18037)
$83,542 median income
- 18053
Germansville (18053)
$83,370 median income
- 18052
Whitehall (18052)
$75,665 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18078 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18069 | Orefield, PA | 8,017 | 3.3 mi |
| 18080 | Slatington, PA | 11,456 | 4.4 mi |
| 18037 | Coplay, PA | 7,070 | 3.9 mi |
| 18195 | Allentown, PA | 0 | 6.2 mi |
| 18079 | Slatedale, PA | 436 | 5.3 mi |
| 18106 | Allentown, PA | 6,889 | 6.8 mi |
| 18051 | Fogelsville, PA | 3,327 | 6.0 mi |
| 18052 | Whitehall, PA | 26,902 | 6.1 mi |
| 18059 | Laurys Station, PA | 1,228 | 5.5 mi |
| 18053 | Germansville, PA | 2,375 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18078, 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 (7,074 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 18078 in?
ZIP code 18078 (Schnecksville) 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 18078?
ZIP code 18078 in Schnecksville, PA has a population of 7,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18078?
The median household income in ZIP 18078 is $120,857, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18078?
The median home value in ZIP 18078 is $385,400, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18078 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18078?
ZIP code 18078 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18078 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Retail trade (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18078?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18078 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 18078?
In ZIP code 18078, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 18078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18078 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 18078?
In ZIP code 18078, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18078 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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