ZIP Code 18240, PA

Living in 18240

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 42
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 98
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Schools 40
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Residents

3.9k Population -7 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate48%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office29%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value -$7.4k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$606 Median Monthly Rent +$78 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke10%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas4%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18240

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in 18240

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%

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 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 18240

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18240, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18240, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18240, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18240, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
14 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18240, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
69 miles, SE