ZIP Code 18078, PA

Living in 18078

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 4
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 31
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 98
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Schools 74
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Residents

7.6k Population +799 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated
73% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$90k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office24%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$293k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$947 Median Monthly Rent +$248 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18078

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23

Property Crime in 18078

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 9
Feb 31 3 10
Mar 39 4 6
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18078

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18078, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18078, PA

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St Stephens School
6 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18078, PA

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Muhlenberg College
8 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
8 miles, SE
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Moravian College
13 miles, E
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Lehigh University
13 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18078, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
9 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18078, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
51 miles, SE
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