The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18031 sells for about $422,500, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,949 a month.
ZIP 18031 — Breinigsville
The housing market in 18031 remains competitive, driven by low inventory and steady demand from families attracted to the Parkland School District. While prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, the market is stabilizing as buyers adjust to current interest rate levels. The area's strong economic base in logistics and healthcare continues to support long-term property value appreciation.
This ZIP code is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and convenient access to major regional employment centers along the I-78 corridor.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 18031, Lehigh 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.
Crime rates in the Breinigsville area are generally low, with the community experiencing significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the nearby urban centers of Allentown and Bethlehem.
Schools serving the 18031 ZIP code are primarily part of the Parkland School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and extracurricular offerings within the Lehigh Valley region.
The area faces moderate risk from severe weather events, including localized flooding in low-lying areas and occasional high-wind events, though it is not considered a high-risk zone for major natural disasters.
The region benefits from strong economic momentum driven by its proximity to major logistics and distribution hubs along the I-78 corridor, attracting significant corporate investment and warehouse development.
Property taxes in this jurisdiction are determined by a combination of municipal, county, and school district millage rates, with the Parkland School District representing the largest portion of the tax burden.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to I-78 and US-22 providing direct routes to employment hubs in Allentown, Bethlehem, and the broader Lehigh Valley.
The area features access to local community parks and green spaces, with proximity to larger regional attractions like Dorney Park and various golf courses within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from professionals and families, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family rentals and modern apartment complexes.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, with major employers including regional distribution centers and the Lehigh Valley Health Network.
The area is served by a network of state routes and highways, with I-78 acting as the primary artery for regional transit and freight movement.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial projects that leverage the area's strategic location between Allentown and the surrounding suburban townships.
The Lehigh County assessment office manages property valuations, with periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county taxes, with some areas potentially falling under specific utility or fire district jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile for natural hazards and established building codes.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.46.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.210.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.13.3 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park Reading4.518.5 mi
- B Social Bowling4.514.4 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.55.5 mi
- PPL Center4.510.2 mi
- Jefferson Park4.711.8 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.416.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.510.8 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.57.5 mi
- Crystal Cave4.510 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.312.9 mi
- Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre4.87.1 mi
- Movie Tavern Trexlertown4.24.2 mi
- Crystal Cave4.510 mi
- SteelStacks4.715.7 mi
- Reading Pagoda4.619.9 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.517.2 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.410.1 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.46.7 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.57.5 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.68.1 mi
- Grange Park4.73.3 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.86.9 mi
- Highway Marine4.616.2 mi
- Olde Homestead Golf Club4.59.4 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.311.4 mi
- Golden Oaks Golf Club4.512.5 mi
- Butter Valley Golf Course4.311.9 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.28.2 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.410.7 mi
- Promenade Saucon Valley4.512.9 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.78.9 mi
- Elias Market4.511.1 mi
- Jake's Flea Market4.511.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
High-quality public school infrastructure serving the community.
Local community park providing recreational space and sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.