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ZIP 18109

Population: 18,446 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 18109 is $271,628 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $284,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,609/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,628

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$271,628
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.6%
10-year appreciation
+138.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$271,628

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$284,000
Median list price
$252,500
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+12.5%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,609/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,519/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,839/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,482/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lincoln Leadership Academy CS, Executive Education Academy CS, Allentown City SD
Schools include
Lincoln Leadership Academy CS, Executive Education Academy CS, Mosser El Sch, Ritter El Sch, Louis E Dieruff HS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
75
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hellertown Manufacturing Co. (5.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
9.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
424
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
71,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,837

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (28 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
68
Nearest airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
52
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
60.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,498
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 18109State medianUS median
Typical home value$271,628—$288,527
Median sale price$284,000—$325,000
Median days on market8 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,609/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,498—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 18109?
$271,628.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18109?
$284,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18109?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18109?
Typical rent: $1,609/month.
Is ZIP 18109 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 18109. 75 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18109?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 18109?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 18109 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18109?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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