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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18032

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

Typical home value

$285,707[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.9%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
-23.1%
vs state
+22.3%
ZIP 18032 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18032 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18032 is worth $285,707 — 23.1% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,533 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,533[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,632[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lehigh 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 Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
9,555[3]
Median household income
$81,098[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-388[5]
Moved in
9,732
Moved out
10,120

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Francis H Sheckler El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Catasauqua Area SD

    566 students

  • Innovative Arts Academy CS

    High · Grades 6–12 · Innovative Arts Academy CS

    477 students

  • Catasauqua MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Catasauqua Area SD

    468 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$18,390

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$1,445
Loan principal$228,566
Down payment$57,141
Total interest paid$291,523

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 ratio1.35
Monthly cost to own$2,068
Monthly rent$1,533

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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18032?
The typical home in 18032 is worth $285,707, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18032?
Home values in 18032 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18032?
A typical home in 18032 rents for about $1,533 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 18032?
The effective property tax rate in 18032 is 1.6% — roughly $4,632 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18032?
ZIP code 18032 has a population of 9,555 and a median household income of $81,098.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bethlehem, PA

    Typical home
    $289,972
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Jim Thorpe, PA

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

    Typical home
    $275,318
    Gross yield
  • Martins Creek CDP, PA

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

    Typical home
    $297,415
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Towamensing Trails CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $272,427
    Gross yield

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