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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18055

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

Typical home value

$373,911[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.7%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+31.6%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+60.1%
ZIP 18055 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18055 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18055 is worth $373,911. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,725 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,725[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,897[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
12,117[3]
Median household income
$90,234[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Saucon Valley El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Saucon Valley SD

    687 students

  • Saucon Valley SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Saucon Valley SD

    630 students

  • Saucon Valley MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Saucon Valley SD

    603 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 yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$20,700

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$1,891
Loan principal$299,129
Down payment$74,782
Total interest paid$381,522

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 ratio1.51
Monthly cost to own$2,610
Monthly rent$1,725

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
21st percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18055?
The typical home in 18055 is worth $373,911, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18055?
Home values in 18055 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18055?
A typical home in 18055 rents for about $1,725 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 18055?
The effective property tax rate in 18055 is 1.3% — roughly $4,897 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18055?
ZIP code 18055 has a population of 12,117 and a median household income of $90,234.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Portland, PA

    Typical home
    $371,298
    Gross yield
  • Wind Gap, PA

    Typical home
    $370,310
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $380,294
    Gross yield
  • Tatamy, PA

    Typical home
    $365,087
    Gross yield
  • Belvidere, NJ

    Typical home
    $384,790
    Gross yield
  • Bethlehem, PA

    Typical home
    $385,079
    Gross yield
    6.4%

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