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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18013

Northampton County · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Typical home value

$314,082[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.6%
vs metro
-15.4%
vs state
+34.5%
ZIP 18013 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18013 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 18013 is worth $314,082 — 15.4% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,308 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,308[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,414[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Northampton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
17,597[3]
Median household income
$78,847[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Northampton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+330[5]
Moved in
8,578
Moved out
8,248

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • Bangor Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bangor Area SD

    903 students

  • Five Points El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Bangor Area SD

    586 students

  • DeFranco El Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Bangor Area SD

    436 students

  • Bangor Area MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Bangor Area SD

    425 students

  • Washington El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Bangor Area SD

    397 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$15,700

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,588
Loan principal$251,266
Down payment$62,816
Total interest paid$320,476

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.70
Monthly cost to own$2,219
Monthly rent$1,308

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
45th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18013?
The typical home in 18013 is worth $314,082, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18013?
Home values in 18013 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18013?
A typical home in 18013 rents for about $1,308 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 18013?
The effective property tax rate in 18013 is 1.4% — roughly $4,414 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18013?
ZIP code 18013 has a population of 17,597 and a median household income of $78,847.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Pen Argyl, PA

    Typical home
    $310,394
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Allentown, PA

    Typical home
    $310,210
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Bethlehem, PA

    Typical home
    $297,415
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Martins Creek CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $296,773
    Gross yield
  • Fullerton CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $335,960
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Stockertown, PA

    Typical home
    $337,951
    Gross yield

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