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Trexlertown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18087

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

738
263/sq mi
$72,917
Median income
$346,100
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trexlertown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
263
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18087 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trexlertown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, home to just 738 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 263 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18087 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,917 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,664. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $346,100 (52% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,145 monthly, and 43.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lehigh County, letting you compare 18087 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 18087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trexlertown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18087.

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 18087, Trexlertown, 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

738

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

263

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18087?

45.9

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.7%
African American 7.3%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$72,917

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,664

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18087 ranks nationally

Trexlertown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,917 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

271

Total Housing Units

271

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.2%
Renter 56.8%

$346,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,145

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 18087, employing approximately 1,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,534,000.

92

Businesses

1,657

Employees

$45.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 28.3%
Accommodation and food services 18 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 18 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 12.0%
Finance and insurance 5 5.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.4%

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 18087 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 18087 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18087 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 18087 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
18106 Allentown, PA 6,889 1.5 mi
18046 East Texas, PA 64 1.9 mi
18031 Breinigsville, PA 7,528 3.0 mi
18195 Allentown, PA 0 2.6 mi
18062 Macungie, PA 24,351 3.6 mi
18069 Orefield, PA 8,017 5.1 mi
18104 Allentown, PA 43,236 4.7 mi
18051 Fogelsville, PA 3,327 4.6 mi
19538 Maxatawny, PA 64 5.6 mi
18103 Allentown, PA 45,336 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lehigh County

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Allentown, PA
Pop: 49,779
18103 standard
Allentown, PA
Pop: 45,336
18104 standard
Allentown, PA
Pop: 43,236
18018 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 32,413
18052 standard
Whitehall, PA
Pop: 26,902
18062 standard
Macungie, PA
Pop: 24,351

Related Areas

Lehigh County Trexlertown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18087 in? ▼
ZIP code 18087 (Trexlertown) 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 18087? ▼
ZIP code 18087 in Trexlertown, PA has a population of 738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18087 is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18087 is $346,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18087 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18087? ▼
ZIP code 18087 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 1,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18087 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18087? ▼
In ZIP code 18087, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18087? ▼
In ZIP code 18087, approximately 43.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18087 is 14.7% 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.