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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18040

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

Typical home value

$458,263[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.1%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+61.3%
vs metro
+23.4%
vs state
+96.2%
ZIP 18040 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18040 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18040 is worth $458,263 — 23.4% above the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,705[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
17,256[3]
Median household income
$107,016[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Easton Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Easton Area SD

    1,904 students

  • Shawnee El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Easton Area SD

    557 students

  • Forks El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Easton Area SD

    335 students

  • Career Institute of Technology

    High · Grades 9–12 · Career Institute of Technology

    9 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,317
Loan principal$366,610
Down payment$91,653
Total interest paid$467,591

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,341
Monthly rent

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
30th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18040?
The typical home in 18040 is worth $458,263, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18040?
Home values in 18040 are up 3.1% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18040?
The effective property tax rate in 18040 is 1.7% — roughly $7,705 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18040?
ZIP code 18040 has a population of 17,256 and a median household income of $107,016.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cherryville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $456,540
    Gross yield
  • Hainesburg CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $461,269
    Gross yield
  • Eastlawn Gardens CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $451,446
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • New Tripoli CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $450,572
    Gross yield
  • Ancient Oaks CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $446,320
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Wescosville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $445,649
    Gross yield

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