The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18069 sells for about $620,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,156 a month.
ZIP 18069 — Orefield
The Orefield housing market remains robust, characterized by high demand for single-family homes and limited inventory. Strong school district performance and proximity to regional employment hubs continue to drive price appreciation and competitive bidding.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools, professionals commuting within the Lehigh Valley, and those looking for a suburban lifestyle with proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 5.0% · poverty 2.0% — 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 5.4%/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 4.5%/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 18069, 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.
Orefield is generally considered a low-crime, safe residential community, with crime rates significantly lower than the nearby urban centers of Allentown and Bethlehem.
The area is served by the Parkland School District, which is highly regarded and consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the Lehigh Valley.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather, with standard flood and wind insurance coverage recommended for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lehigh Valley's logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing hubs, with ongoing residential development in the surrounding townships.
Property taxes are levied by Lehigh County, the local township, and the Parkland School District, with rates determined by annual assessments and millage adjustments.
Residents primarily commute by car to Allentown, Bethlehem, or the broader Lehigh Valley employment core, with easy access to major routes like I-78 and the PA Turnpike.
The area features access to local parks, golf courses like the Iron Lakes Country Club, and proximity to the extensive trail systems and shopping centers of the Lehigh Valley.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by families and professionals seeking access to the Parkland school system.
The economy is anchored by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and healthcare sectors, including major employers like Lehigh Valley Health Network and various logistics firms.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major highway corridors providing connectivity to the regional employment centers.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and infrastructure improvements to support the increasing population in the township.
Lehigh County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Parkland School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's relatively low risk profile for major natural disasters.
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.
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- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.15.8 mi
- B Social Bowling4.512.5 mi
- Sky Zone Bethlehem4.111.1 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.314.2 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.510.8 mi
- PPL Center4.57.7 mi
- Jefferson Park4.78.5 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.413.5 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.51.9 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.311.9 mi
- Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre4.81.4 mi
- SteelStacks4.713 mi
- Movie Tavern Trexlertown4.25.7 mi
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- Crystal Cave4.514 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.515.3 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.47.7 mi
- Allentown Art Museum4.78 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.45.7 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.51.9 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.66.1 mi
- Grange Park4.74.4 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.82.4 mi
- Highway Marine4.617.2 mi
- Olde Homestead Golf Club4.56.7 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.311.2 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.23 mi
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- Shepherd Hills Golf Club4.25.8 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.47.1 mi
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- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.59.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent local golf course and event venue.
A scenic park featuring historic covered bridges and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.