The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18014 sells for about $351,500, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.75% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,232 a month.
ZIP 18014 — Bath
The 18014 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, driven by low inventory levels and high demand within the Lehigh Valley. Sellers currently hold a strong advantage, with homes selling quickly and often above the asking price. Market conditions remain competitive as the area continues to attract residents looking for suburban access to regional employment hubs.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban or semi-rural lifestyle within reach of the Lehigh Valley's economic hubs.
Median prices moved up 18.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.66% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 9.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18014, Northampton County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is primarily served by the Northampton Area School District.
The area is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, which benefits from proximity to major logistics and healthcare hubs like Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional corridors like PA Route 987 connecting to the broader Lehigh Valley employment centers.
The area features local parks and proximity to the rural landscapes of Northampton County, with shopping and dining options concentrated in the nearby borough of Bath.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and healthcare sectors, with significant employment presence in logistics and medical services.
The area is served by regional road networks including PA Route 987, with limited public transit options typical of the semi-rural Lehigh Valley periphery.
Parcels in this ZIP are primarily served by the Northampton Area School District.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 18014 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional hospital serving the Lehigh Valley area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.