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Population and households in ZIP 18229
Household size in ZIP 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18229 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.64, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 42.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.2, ZIP 18229 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 46 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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in ZIP 18229, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 18229
Renters in ZIP 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 31.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 30.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 18229 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.3 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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 18229: 19.3% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, as it has 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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1967 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 18229 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Allentown area. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $604 | $928 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $977 | $1,020 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $1,170 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,154 | $1,504 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$576 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 18229 costs $1,154 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $550 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 18229
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 29.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 18229 (26.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 86.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 88.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 18229: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 18229
| Period | ZIP 18229 | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 18229 than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 18229 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 18229 | 2.42 | 48.2 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 19.3% | 1970 | $1,154 | 26.1% | 95.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 18235 | 2.47 | 45.2 | 11.4% | 23.5% | 11.4% | 1966 | $1,033 | 18.3% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 18244 | 2.65 | 45.1 | 4.5% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 1988 | $1,068 | 19.1% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 18255 | 2.30 | 47.9 | 14.5% | 21.6% | 11.3% | 1959 | $964 | 16.8% | 91.9% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 18030 | 2.49 | 38.2 | 8.0% | 38.6% | 6.5% | 1951 | $1,005 | 25.1% | 84.9% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 18240 | 2.57 | 41.0 | 7.3% | 35.2% | 15.3% | 1950 | $1,026 | 18.2% | 91.3% | 13.0% |
| ZIP 18071 | 2.27 | 47.3 | 10.6% | 32.4% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,025 | 16.3% | 89.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 18250 | 2.39 | 40.1 | 24.9% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 1942 | $1,281 | 7.7% | 93.8% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 18210 | 2.32 | 49.9 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 38.5% | 1991 | $1,232 | 24.1% | 88.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 18232 | 2.54 | 37.3 | 31.4% | 48.0% | 18.0% | 1939 | $969 | 12.7% | 83.9% | 20.7% |
| ZIP 18333 | 2.59 | 48.6 | 2.3% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 1982 | $1,859 | 24.2% | 94.4% | 4.5% |
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 18229. 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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