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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18062

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

Typical home value

$446,320[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+57.1%
vs metro
+20.2%
vs state
+91.1%
ZIP 18062 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18062 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18062 is worth $446,320 — 20.2% above the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,159 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,159[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,254[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
27,110[3]
Median household income
$110,675[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
2
High
0
  • Lower Macungie MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Penn SD

    1,076 students

  • Eyer MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Penn SD

    830 students

  • Willow Lane El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · East Penn SD

    607 students

  • Shoemaker El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · East Penn SD

    541 students

  • Macungie El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · East Penn SD

    516 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 yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$25,912

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$2,257
Loan principal$357,056
Down payment$89,264
Total interest paid$455,406

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 ratio1.46
Monthly cost to own$3,149
Monthly rent$2,159

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
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18062?
The typical home in 18062 is worth $446,320, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18062?
Home values in 18062 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18062?
A typical home in 18062 rents for about $2,159 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 18062?
The effective property tax rate in 18062 is 1.4% — roughly $6,254 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18062?
ZIP code 18062 has a population of 27,110 and a median household income of $110,675.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Wescosville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $445,649
    Gross yield
  • New Tripoli CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $450,572
    Gross yield
  • Eastlawn Gardens CDP, PA

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

    Typical home
    $456,540
    Gross yield
  • Chestnut Hill CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $458,263
    Gross yield
  • Hainesburg CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $461,269
    Gross yield

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