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 High-density area
- $74,522
- Median income Near-median income area
- $264,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,709. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,200 (16% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 80.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $921.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lehigh County, so 18080 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 18080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slatington, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18080.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18080?
42.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.5%
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?
$74,522
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,709
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18080 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Slatington, 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)
$74,522 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,847housing units
4,847
Total Housing Units
4,553
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,200
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18080 vs 18079 →
ZIP 18080 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
11,456 residents
- 18088
Walnutport (18088)
8,375 residents
- 18069
Orefield (18069)
8,017 residents
- 18078
Schnecksville (18078)
7,074 residents
- 18053 2,375
Germansville (18053)
2,375 residents
- 18059 1,228
Laurys Station (18059)
1,228 residents
- 18030 623
Bowmanstown (18030)
623 residents
- 18079 436
Slatedale (18079)
436 residents
- 18086 398
Treichlers (18086)
398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18080 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18080 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
- 18078
Schnecksville (18078)
$120,857 median income
- 18069
Orefield (18069)
$117,895 median income
- 18079
Slatedale (18079)
$96,071 median income
- 18053
Germansville (18053)
$83,370 median income
- 18088
Walnutport (18088)
$82,083 median income
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
$74,522 median income
- 18086
Treichlers (18086)
$69,179 median income
- 18030
Bowmanstown (18030)
$68,173 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18080, 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 (11,456 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Lehigh County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 18080's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 18080 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Slatington, PA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.