ZIP Code 18255, PA

Living in 18255

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 14
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 99
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Schools 62
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Residents

4.5k Population +105 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate48%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$11k+ (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$542 Median Monthly Rent +$46 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke8%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas9%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18255

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25

Property Crime in 18255

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 12
Feb 30 3 10
Mar 38 4 7
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 31 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18255

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18255, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18255, PA

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Holy Family Academy
8 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18255, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18255, PA

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Palmerton Hospital
14 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18255, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
70 miles, SE
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