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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18045

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

Typical home value

$415,966[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+46.4%
vs metro
+12.0%
vs state
+78.1%
ZIP 18045 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18045 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18045 is worth $415,966 — 12.0% above the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,114 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,114[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,105[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
30,429[3]
Median household income
$114,528[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
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Easton Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Easton Area SD

    2,824 students

  • Palmer El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Easton Area SD

    541 students

  • Tracy El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Easton Area SD

    415 students

  • Farmersville El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bethlehem Area SD

    351 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 yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$25,372

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$2,103
Loan principal$332,773
Down payment$83,193
Total interest paid$424,433

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 ratio1.40
Monthly cost to own$2,960
Monthly rent$2,114

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
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18045?
The typical home in 18045 is worth $415,966, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18045?
Home values in 18045 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18045?
A typical home in 18045 rents for about $2,114 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 18045?
The effective property tax rate in 18045 is 1.5% — roughly $6,105 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18045?
ZIP code 18045 has a population of 30,429 and a median household income of $114,528.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Brass Castle CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $413,698
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $405,791
    Gross yield
  • Middletown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $428,565
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $400,070
    Gross yield
  • Allentown, PA

    Typical home
    $396,450
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Oxford CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $395,310
    Gross yield

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