The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18072 sells for about $244,100, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,524 a month.
ZIP 18072 — Pen Argyl
The 18072 housing market remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand for historic, affordable housing. Market conditions are driven by local buyers seeking value in the Slate Belt region, with price growth tracking modestly alongside the broader Allentown metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a historic, small-town atmosphere with a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
26% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.4% · poverty 12.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18072, 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 served by the Pen Argyl Area School District, which provides public education for the borough and surrounding communities.
The local economy is anchored by traditional regional industries with limited large-scale new development momentum reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels; specific rates are determined by the Northampton County assessment office and local school district millage.
The area lacks a public transit system, requiring residents to rely on personal vehicles for commuting to regional employment hubs.
The borough features historic charm and proximity to local parks and outdoor recreational areas typical of the Slate Belt region.
The rental market is characterized by older housing stock with limited new inventory, maintaining steady demand.
The local economy is primarily supported by small businesses and regional manufacturing, with proximity to the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area.
The area is primarily served by regional road networks with no local public transit infrastructure.
Northampton County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Pen Argyl Area School District taxes and Northampton County municipal levies.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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.
Local community green space serving the borough residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.