Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 5 min5:31 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 16 min7:22 am – 4:38 pm
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People6,120 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 29.12,576 householdsMedian household income $44,773Median home value $171,300Median rent $1,430 a month8% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,312 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting14.7% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 2,932 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, hospitality, food and recreation 14%, transport, warehousing and utilities 13%Average commute 29 minutes55% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 9% take public transport, 10% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher81% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 58%, Spanish 38%, other languages 1%, other Indo-European languages 1%22% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 86°F, lows 65°FColdest month January: highs 38°F, lows 22°F47 in of rain a year, on about 82 dayswettest month July33 in of snow a year, on about 16 days18 days above 90°F, 118 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Allentown Intl Ap station, 4 mi away
Nearby landmarksCrystal Springspring · under a mileStrayer University-Allentowncollege · under a mileDeSales University Allentowncollege · under a mileDutch Hillpeak · 1.8 miKline Islandisland · under a mileEves Islandisland · 1.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsFountain Parkpark · under a mileOverlook Park Recreation Arearecreation area · 1.0 miNockamixon State Parkstate park · 14.6 mi · 5,316 acresDelaware River Access State Parkstate park · 14.7 miHolland Church Fishing Accessstate recreation area · 14.6 miSgl 217state recreation area · 15.0 mi · 8,494 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes8 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.8 on 5 Apr 202438 mi away, 2024 Tewksbury, New JerseyMost recent: magnitude 3.7 on 5 Apr 202438 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateLehigh County, PA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Very HighWinter weather Very HighLightning Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality72% of days had good air in 2025260 of 361 days measured100 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 41, worst day 115main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lehigh County monitors, PA
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription67% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLca Allentown Divisionserves 118,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20214 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation345 ft105 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalAllentown Halfway Homeunder a milePost officeAllentown Post Officeunder a mileTown hallAllentown City Hallunder a milePoliceLehigh County Sheriff's Officeunder a mileFire stationAllentown Fire Department Central Fire Stationunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi34 schools18 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 6 otherElementaryArts Academy Elementary Charter Schoolunder a mileHighBuilding 21 High Schoolunder a mileMiddleRoberto Clemente Middle and High Charter Schoolunder a mileCollegeStrayer University-Allentownright hereSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLehigh Valley International Airport ABE3.6 miMajor airportPhiladelphia International Airport PHL52 miInterstateI-782.9 miUS highwayUS 2224.3 miAmtrakPaoli, PA PAO39 miCoachAllentownFullington Trailwaysunder a mileTransit167 stops within a mileLehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA), Trans-Bridge LinesSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 18101 ZIP area.
