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 High-density area
- $72,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $346,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,664. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $346,100 (52% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 43.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,145.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lehigh County, so 18087 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 18087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trexlertown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18087.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18087?
45.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
16.9%
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?
$72,917
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$37,664
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18087 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Trexlertown, 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)
$72,917 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
271housing units
271
Total Housing Units
271
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,100
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18087 vs 18106 →
ZIP 18087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18103
Allentown (18103)
45,336 residents
- 18104
Allentown (18104)
43,236 residents
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
24,351 residents
- 18069 8,017
Orefield (18069)
8,017 residents
- 18031 7,528
Breinigsville (18031)
7,528 residents
- 18106 6,889
Allentown (18106)
6,889 residents
- 18051 3,327
Fogelsville (18051)
3,327 residents
- 18087 738
Trexlertown (18087)
738 residents
- 18046 64
East Texas (18046)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18087 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18051
Fogelsville (18051)
$139,506 median income
- 18069
Orefield (18069)
$117,895 median income
- 18031
Breinigsville (18031)
$113,625 median income
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
$110,675 median income
- 18104
Allentown (18104)
$94,601 median income
- 18106
Allentown (18106)
$92,813 median income
- 18087
Trexlertown (18087)
$72,917 median income
- 18103
Allentown (18103)
$72,895 median income
- 19538 $48,884
Maxatawny (19538)
$48,884 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18087, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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