ZIP Code 18078
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Schnecksville · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,074
- Median income
- $120,857
- Median home value
- $385,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.4%
- Land area
- 40.8 sq mi
173/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 18078 in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,074. The median household income is $120,857, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $385,400, 39% above the US average. 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.8 square miles in Schnecksville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,074 residents, producing a population density of 173 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 18078 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18078 sits at $120,857 (55% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $64,076. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $385,400 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,238 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18078 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 18078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$64,076
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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