ZIP Code 18079, PA
Living in 18079
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute37
Public Transit1
Affordability50
Public Safety95
Airports35
Hospitals63
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
751Population+278 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+29% (2010–19)
96%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years35%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years43%
55 to 74 years9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate62%
Some College6%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household96%
Householder living alone4%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income-$7.4k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$100K to $124K42%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector93%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office16%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
96%Owner-Occupied+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier81%
Home Value
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K11%
$300K to $399K19%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18079
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23
Property Crime in 18079
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18079
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18079, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18079, PA
St John Neumann Regional School
2 miles, E
St John Neumann Regional School
5 miles, NE
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
7 miles, NW
Packer Ridge Academy
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18079, PA
Muhlenberg College
13 miles, SE
Cedar Crest College
13 miles, SE
Moravian College
16 miles, SE
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18079, PA
Palmerton Hospital
5 miles, NE
Blue Mountain Hospital
7 miles, NW
Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health
11 miles, SE
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18079, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
13 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
41 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
55 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
64 miles, S