Allentown, PA

Lehigh County

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Population 644,758
Median Household Income $55,494
Median Home Value $206,950
Median Age 33.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Complete Census & Social Dataset

91 Total Metrics

General Demographics

City Alt N/A
County Fips All 42,077
County Name All Lehigh
Source shape
Military 0
Incorporated 1.0%
Cdp 0
Township 0
Male 48.60
Female 51.40

Regional & Admin

Population 644,758
Population Proper 125,976
Density 2,769.20
Ranking 2
Cbsa Fips 10,900
Cbsa Name Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
Cbsa Metro 1
Csa Fips 106
Csa Name Allentown-Bethlehem-East Stroudsburg, PA-NJ

Age & Demographics

Age Median 33.1%
Age Under 10 13.4%
Age 10 To 19 14.3%
Age 20s 16.3%
Age 30s 14.4%
Age 40s 11.6%
Age 50s 11.0%
Age 60s 9.9%
Age 70s 5.9%
Age Over 80 3.3%
Age Over 65 13.5%
Age 18 To 24 11.9%
Age Over 18 75.6%

Household & Family

Married 34.4%
Divorced 13.1%
Never Married 46.9%
Widowed 5.5%
Family Size 3.32

Income & Economy

Family Dual Income $52
Income Household Median $55,494
Income Household Under 5 $3
Income Household 5 To 10 $2
Income Household 10 To 15 $6
Income Household 15 To 20 $6
Income Household 20 To 25 $5
Income Household 25 To 35 $11
Income Household 35 To 50 $14
Income Household 50 To 75 $21
Income Household 75 To 100 $12
Income Household 100 To 150 $13
Income Household 150 Over $9
Income Household Six Figure $22
Income Individual Median $30,230
Labor Force Participation 63.0%
Unemployment Rate 9.0%
Poverty 21.0%
Commute Time 24.60

Housing & Property

Home Ownership 43.20
Housing Units 46,374
Home Value $206,950
Rent Median $1,317
Rent Burden $38

Education

Education Less Highschool 18.9%
Education Highschool 38.9%
Education Some College 23.1%
Education Bachelors 13.4%
Education Graduate 5.7%
Education College Or Above 19.1%
Education Stem Degree 43.1%

Race & Origin

Race White 34.1%
Race Black 11.0%
Race Asian 2.0%
Race Native 0.8%
Race Pacific 0.0%
Race Other 27.5%
Race Multiple 24.6%
Hispanic 56.3%

Social & Health

Disabled 16.2%
Limited English 18.7%
Health Uninsured 11.4%
Veteran 3.8%

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$30,230
Labor Force Participation63.0%
Unemployment Rate9.0%
Poverty Rate21.0%
Average Commute Time24.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Homeownership Rate43.2%
Median Rent$1,317
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)37.7%
Total Housing Units46,374
Uninsured Rate11.4%

Additional Census & Social Profile

Household & Marital

Avg Family Size3.32
Dual Income Families51.9%
Married34.4%
Never Married46.9%
Divorced13.1%
Widowed5.5%

Social & Education

College Degree or Higher19.1%
STEM Degree Holders43.1%
Veterans3.8%
Disabled Population16.2%
Limited English Proficiency18.7%

Regional Classifications

Metro Area (CBSA)Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
Combined Area (CSA)Allentown-Bethlehem-East Stroudsburg, PA-NJ
Population Density2,769.2/sq mi
National Rank#2

ZIP Codes in Allentown

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
18102 51,001 $43,085 $163,750
18103 48,746 $72,895 $273,049
18104 48,683 $94,601 $335,311
18109 18,446 $58,031 $194,546
18101 6,120 $44,773 $171,284
18001 N/A N/A N/A
18105 N/A N/A N/A