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Household size in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18210 are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 42.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.9, ZIP 18210 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 18210: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 18210
Renters in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 31.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 30.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 18210 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 18210: 38.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 14.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1967 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 18210 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,146 | $928 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,317 | $1,020 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,168 | $1,170 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,232 | $1,504 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$86 | +$576 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 18210 pays $1,232 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $86 a month since 2006–10, up 7%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 18210
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 29.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 18210 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 86.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 88.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 18210 is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Allentown area (91.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 18210
| Period | ZIP 18210 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 18210 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 18210 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 18210 | 2.32 | 49.9 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 38.5% | 1991 | $1,232 | 24.1% | 88.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 18610 | 2.99 | 43.8 | 6.1% | 13.8% | 23.0% | 1989 | $1,114 | 23.6% | 86.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 18330 | 2.86 | 46.3 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 16.8% | 1988 | $1,583 | 24.8% | 93.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 18624 | 2.15 | 53.6 | 14.6% | 6.3% | 68.6% | 1984 | $1,077 | 28.7% | 92.5% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 18058 | 2.58 | 49.2 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 17.2% | 1981 | $1,536 | 20.0% | 88.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 18333 | 2.59 | 48.6 | 2.3% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 1982 | $1,859 | 24.2% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 18331 | 2.29 | 54.9 | 8.3% | 14.9% | 10.1% | 1977 | $1,133 | 22.2% | 90.0% | 13.0% |
| ZIP 18334 | 2.82 | 43.8 | 6.3% | 19.3% | 27.6% | 1992 | $1,260 | 14.9% | 85.8% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 18322 | 3.06 | 45.5 | 2.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 1979 | $1,006 | 30.8% | 90.4% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 18352 | 2.51 | 50.0 | 3.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 1982 | $1,407 | 25.6% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 18353 | 2.72 | 47.6 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 1985 | $1,307 | 28.0% | 90.8% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 18210. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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