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Slatington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18080

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

11,456
144/sq mi
$74,522
Median income
$264,200
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Slatington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18080 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,456 residents across 79.7 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18080 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,522 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,709. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $264,200 (16% above the state average), median rent at $921 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lehigh County, letting you compare 18080 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slatington, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18080.

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 18080, Slatington, 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

11,456

Population

79.7

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18080?

42.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$74,522

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,709

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18080 ranks nationally

Slatington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,522 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,847

Total Housing Units

4,553

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$264,200

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$921

Median Rent

1966

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)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18080 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 170
2021 +10.6% 188
2022 +15.2% 217
2023 +13.4% 246
2024 -0.3% 245

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 152 business establishments in ZIP 18080, employing approximately 769 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,129,000.

152

Businesses

769

Employees

$33.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 28 18.4%
Construction 27 17.8%
Retail trade 22 14.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.6%
Wholesale trade 8 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.6%
Manufacturing 6 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18080 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 18080 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18080 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 18080 ranks #7 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
18079 Slatedale, PA 436 1.4 mi
18078 Schnecksville, PA 7,074 4.4 mi
18086 Treichlers, PA 398 4.4 mi
18053 Germansville, PA 2,375 4.1 mi
18030 Bowmanstown, PA 623 4.9 mi
18035 Cherryville, PA 241 5.0 mi
18088 Walnutport, PA 8,375 4.5 mi
18059 Laurys Station, PA 1,228 5.1 mi
18212 Ashfield, PA 131 4.8 mi
18069 Orefield, PA 8,017 7.6 mi

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Pop: 45,336
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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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Pop: 24,351

Related Areas

Lehigh County Slatington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18080 in? ▼
ZIP code 18080 (Slatington) 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 18080? ▼
ZIP code 18080 in Slatington, PA has a population of 11,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18080 is $74,522, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18080 is $264,200, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18080 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18080? ▼
ZIP code 18080 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18080 are: Other services (except public administration) (28), Construction (27), Retail trade (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18080 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 18080? ▼
In ZIP code 18080, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 18080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18080 is 29.4 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 18080? ▼
In ZIP code 18080, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18080 is 11.7% 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.