ZIP Code 18079

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Slatedale · Lehigh County · Pennsylvania

Population
436

714/sq mi

Median income
$96,071

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$213,300

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.1%

Median age 56.5

Land area
0.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 18079 in Slatedale, Pennsylvania has a population of 436. The median household income is $96,071, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $213,300, 23% below the US average. 6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Slatedale, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 436 residents, producing a population density of 714 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 18079 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18079 sits at $96,071 (23% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,688. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $213,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lehigh County, so you can benchmark 18079 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 →

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 18079, Slatedale, 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

436

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

714

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18079?

56.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$96,071

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$31,688

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

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

What does housing look like?

128

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$213,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 18079, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$46K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 18079 vs 18080 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18080 Slatington, PA 11,456 1.4 mi
18030 Bowmanstown, PA 623 4.0 mi
18053 Germansville, PA 2,375 3.1 mi
18212 Ashfield, PA 131 3.5 mi
18078 Schnecksville, PA 7,074 5.3 mi
18086 Treichlers, PA 398 5.8 mi
18035 Cherryville, PA 241 6.2 mi
18088 Walnutport, PA 8,375 5.5 mi
18235 Lehighton, PA 19,353 6.3 mi
18059 Laurys Station, PA 1,228 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18079 in?
ZIP code 18079 (Slatedale) 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 18079?
ZIP code 18079 in Slatedale, PA has a population of 436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18079?
The median household income in ZIP 18079 is $96,071, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18079?
The median home value in ZIP 18079 is $213,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18079 is White at 78.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18079?
ZIP code 18079 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18079?
In ZIP code 18079, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Slatedale, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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