The 18103 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Allentown, PA (Lehigh County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 46,393. It is estimated that about 23.9% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $31,370. The median age in the 18103 ZIP Code is 38.5 years, with 20.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $56,066, with an estimated 11% of the population living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 18103, 87.6% of the population graduated high school, while 23.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.3% in this Lehigh County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18103 are older than average. The median age of 38.5 years in ZIP Code 18103 is approximately 1.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 18103 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 18103 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18103 is $56,066, while the region's mean household income is $80,129. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,370. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18103 of $31,370 is approximately 8.68% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 18103 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.8% of 18103 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18103, 95.6% is one race, while 4.4% are two or more races. Approximately 37.2% of 18103 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18103 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.8%), followed by Black or African American (13.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 10.5% |
In ZIP Code 18103, 67.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 27.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lehigh County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 67.2% |
| Spanish | 27.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 18103 in January 2025 comes in at $287,177. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $283,002 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $273,627 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18103, an estimated 19.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lehigh County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $287,177 |
| Dec 2024 | $286,404 |
| Nov 2024 | $285,524 |
| Oct 2024 | $284,826 |
| Sep 2024 | $283,939 |
| Aug 2024 | $283,002 |
| Jul 2024 | $282,273 |
| Jun 2024 | $281,399 |
| May 2024 | $280,225 |
| Apr 2024 | $278,085 |
| Mar 2024 | $275,681 |
| Feb 2024 | $273,627 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 18103 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 18103 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18103 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.82 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.99% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18103 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.58¢/kWh | 11.7¢/kWh | 8.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18103 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.18 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.61 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 18103, 64.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.2 minutes. Approximately 23.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18103 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 18103 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.1% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 18103, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 18103 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lehigh County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1944 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 312 |
| Debt collection | 68 |
| Checking or savings account | 54 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 15 |
| Other | 39 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1473 |
| Improper use of your report | 565 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 113 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 84 |
| Managing an account | 26 |
| Other | 171 |