The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18036 sells for about $385,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,342 a month.
ZIP 18036 — Coopersburg
The 18036 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by low inventory and high demand for the area's top-rated school district. While sales volume is constrained by limited supply, the market maintains a healthy sale-to-list ratio, reflecting sustained buyer interest in this suburban enclave.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking high-performing school districts and commuters who value a suburban lifestyle with access to major regional highway corridors.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 2.6% — 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 4.2%/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 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18036, 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 Coopersburg area are generally low, with the region experiencing significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area.
The area is served by the Southern Lehigh School District, which is consistently highly rated for its academic performance and college readiness metrics.
The region faces moderate risk from localized flooding near waterways and standard wind-related insurance considerations, though it is not prone to major wildfire events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lehigh Valley's logistics and manufacturing hubs, with steady residential development occurring on the periphery of the borough.
Property taxes are levied by the borough, county, and the Southern Lehigh School District, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total millage rate.
Residents primarily commute by car via I-78 and PA-309, providing access to employment centers in Allentown, Bethlehem, and the broader Philadelphia region.
The area features access to local parks like Living Memorial Park, nearby hiking trails, and proximity to regional shopping centers and golf courses within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family inventory keeping upward pressure on monthly asking rents.
The local economy is anchored by the Lehigh Valley's diverse industrial base, including healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-78 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and minor commercial upgrades along the main thoroughfares.
Parcels are subject to Southern Lehigh School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Standard homeowners insurance coverage is readily available, with premiums reflecting regional hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 18036 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.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.47.8 mi
- Crayola Experience4.217.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.29.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.19.5 mi
- B Social Bowling4.56.2 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.510.8 mi
- PPL Center4.57.4 mi
- Jefferson Park4.78.6 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.48.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.59.2 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.34 mi
- SteelStacks4.78.3 mi
- Movie Tavern Trexlertown4.28.8 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.57.2 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.710.5 mi
- Crayola Experience4.217.1 mi
- SteelStacks4.78.3 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.57.2 mi
- The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa4.818.1 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.47.3 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.47.8 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.710.5 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.67.8 mi
- Grange Park4.710.2 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.811.6 mi
- Highway Marine4.63.8 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.32.8 mi
- Butter Valley Golf Course4.310.4 mi
- Macoby Run Golf Course4.310.2 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.212.4 mi
- Allentown Municipal Golf Course4.48.8 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.49.3 mi
- Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market4.36.9 mi
- Promenade Saucon Valley4.54 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.77.8 mi
- ShopRite of Bethlehem4.512.3 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.510.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Central hub for local community events and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.