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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18052

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

Typical home value

$335,960[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.3%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+18.3%
vs metro
-9.5%
vs state
+43.9%
ZIP 18052 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18052 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18052 is worth $335,960 — 9.5% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,887 a month — a 6.7% 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
$1,887[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,379[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
29,451[3]
Median household income
$75,665[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Whitehall HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Whitehall-Coplay SD

    1,447 students

  • Whitehall-Coplay MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Whitehall-Coplay SD

    998 students

  • Zephyr El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Whitehall-Coplay SD

    588 students

  • Clarence M Gockley El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–1 · Whitehall-Coplay SD

    561 students

  • George D Steckel El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 2–3 · Whitehall-Coplay SD

    554 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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$22,644

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$1,699
Loan principal$268,768
Down payment$67,192
Total interest paid$342,799

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 ratio1.29
Monthly cost to own$2,427
Monthly rent$1,887

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
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18052?
The typical home in 18052 is worth $335,960, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18052?
Home values in 18052 are up 4.3% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18052?
A typical home in 18052 rents for about $1,887 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 18052?
The effective property tax rate in 18052 is 1.6% — roughly $5,379 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18052?
ZIP code 18052 has a population of 29,451 and a median household income of $75,665.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Stockertown, PA

    Typical home
    $337,951
    Gross yield
  • Phillipsburg, NJ

    Typical home
    $339,521
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Slatington, PA

    Typical home
    $340,227
    Gross yield
  • Northampton, PA

    Typical home
    $348,034
    Gross yield
  • Cherryville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $352,049
    Gross yield
  • Trexlertown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $353,453
    Gross yield

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