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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania?

$1,430/month 7%vs 2023 ($1,337)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18101) is $1,430/month (±$100), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $171,300 (±$59,814), and the median household income is $44,773/year. The unemployment rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania was 4.1% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 18101

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,430
Median Home Value$171,300
Median Household Income$44,773
Total Housing Units2,576
Renter-Occupied Units2,361
Renter-Occupied Share92%
Households Paying 50%+ Income660 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.1%

How does ZIP 18101 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Higher rent than 86% of ZIP codes in Pennsylvania · 192th of 1373

Cheapest: ZCTA5 15716($440)
Priciest: ZCTA5 19436($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 19436$3,501
1ZCTA5 19035$3,501
3ZCTA5 19041$3,388
… 188 more …
192ZCTA5 18101(you are here)$1,430
… 1178 more …
1371ZCTA5 15716$440
1372ZCTA5 15952$329
1373ZCTA5 15771$233

Geography

ZIP 18101 is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

It covers part of Allentown city, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18101) is $1,430/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania?

The median home value in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18101) is $171,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 18101 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania, 660 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in ZCTA5 18101, Pennsylvania is $44,773/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,430 has a margin of error of ±$100. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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