ZIP Code 18071, PA

Living in 18071

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 26
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 99
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Schools 69
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Residents

10k Population -427 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate45%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$699 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke4%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene42%
LP gas4%
Utility gas15%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18071

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in 18071

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 11
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18071

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18071, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18071, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18071, PA

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Muhlenberg College
17 miles, S
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Moravian College
17 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
17 miles, S
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Lehigh University
18 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18071, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18071, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
55 miles, SE
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