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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18015

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

Typical home value

$289,972[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+2.1%
vs metro
-21.9%
vs state
+24.2%
ZIP 18015 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18015 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18015 is worth $289,972 — 21.9% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,682 a month — a 7.0% 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
$1,682[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,036[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
34,852[3]
Median household income
$60,800[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
  • Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Southern Lehigh SD

    689 students

  • Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

    524 students

  • Fountain Hill El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bethlehem Area SD

    507 students

  • Broughal MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bethlehem Area SD

    496 students

  • Donegan El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bethlehem Area SD

    461 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 yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$20,183

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$1,466
Loan principal$231,978
Down payment$57,994
Total interest paid$295,875

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 ratio1.22
Monthly cost to own$2,044
Monthly rent$1,682

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
65th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18015?
The typical home in 18015 is worth $289,972, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18015?
Home values in 18015 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18015?
A typical home in 18015 rents for about $1,682 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 18015?
The effective property tax rate in 18015 is 1.4% — roughly $4,036 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18015?
ZIP code 18015 has a population of 34,852 and a median household income of $60,800.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Catasauqua, PA

    Typical home
    $285,707
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Martins Creek CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $296,773
    Gross yield
  • Bethlehem, PA

    Typical home
    $297,415
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Jim Thorpe, PA

    Typical home
    $276,868
    Gross yield
  • Jim Thorpe, PA

    Typical home
    $275,318
    Gross yield
  • Towamensing Trails CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $272,427
    Gross yield

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