ZIP Code 18229, PA

Living in 18229

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 28
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 99
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Schools 69
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Residents

8.9k Population -770 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$4k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
39  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office18%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value -$1.2k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$630 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke4%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas7%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18229

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in 18229

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%

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 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18229

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18229, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18229, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18229, PA

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Wilkes University
24 miles, NW
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King's College
25 miles, NW
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Muhlenberg College
25 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18229, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
9 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18229, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
64 miles, SE
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