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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18255

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

Typical home value

$210,768[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.8%
vs metro
-43.2%
vs state
-9.7%
ZIP 18255 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18255 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18255 is worth $210,768 — 43.2% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. 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]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,976[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Carbon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
4,223[3]
Median household income
$69,034[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Carbon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+196[5]
Moved in
1,792
Moved out
1,596

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Weatherly Area El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Weatherly Area SD

    311 students

  • Weatherly Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Weatherly Area SD

    155 students

  • Weatherly Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Weatherly Area SD

    139 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$1,066
Loan principal$168,615
Down payment$42,154
Total interest paid$215,059

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$1,489
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
3rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
46th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18255?
The typical home in 18255 is worth $210,768, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18255?
Home values in 18255 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18255?
The effective property tax rate in 18255 is 1.4% — roughly $2,976 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18255?
ZIP code 18255 has a population of 4,223 and a median household income of $69,034.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bowmanstown, PA

    Typical home
    $206,998
    Gross yield
  • Allentown, PA

    Typical home
    $206,449
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Allentown, PA

    Typical home
    $218,774
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Nesquehoning, PA

    Typical home
    $194,924
    Gross yield
  • Tresckow CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $176,436
    Gross yield
  • Slatedale CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $250,004
    Gross yield

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