ZIP Code 18053, PA

Living in 18053

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 98
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Schools 78
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Residents

2.2k Population -511 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income -$2.3k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$242k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$879 Median Monthly Rent -$468 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke3%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18053

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in 18053

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 11
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18053

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18053, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18053, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18053, PA

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Muhlenberg College
13 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
13 miles, SE
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Moravian College
18 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18053, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
7 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18053, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
56 miles, SE
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