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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18624

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

Typical home value

$405,791[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+42.9%
vs metro
+9.3%
vs state
+73.8%
ZIP 18624 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18624 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18624 is worth $405,791 — 9.3% above the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#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
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,936[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
487[3]
Median household income
[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

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$2,052
Loan principal$324,633
Down payment$81,158
Total interest paid$414,051

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$2,718
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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18624?
The typical home in 18624 is worth $405,791, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18624?
Home values in 18624 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18624?
The effective property tax rate in 18624 is 1.0% — roughly $3,936 a year on a typical home.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • PA

    Typical home
    $400,070
    Gross yield
  • Brass Castle CDP, NJ

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

    Typical home
    $396,450
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Palmer Heights CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $415,966
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Oxford CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $395,310
    Gross yield
  • Bath, PA

    Typical home
    $389,799
    Gross yield

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