The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18078 sells for about $361,200, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,238 a month.
ZIP 18078 — Schnecksville
The 18078 housing market remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, reflecting broader trends in the Lehigh Valley. Home values continue to see modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's reputation for quality schools and suburban appeal. Market conditions remain competitive for buyers, though the pace of sales has moderated compared to previous peak periods.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to high-quality schools and a quieter environment while remaining within commuting distance of Allentown's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 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 4.2% · poverty 7.4% — 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 3.5%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18078, 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.
The area is served by the Parkland School District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district in the Lehigh Valley region.
The area benefits from proximity to Allentown's economic core and ongoing suburban residential development in North Whitehall and surrounding townships.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels, with the school district levy typically representing the largest portion of the tax bill.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors like Route 22 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) providing connections to Allentown and the broader Lehigh Valley.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Lehigh River and various golf courses and shopping centers located within a short drive in the Allentown metro area.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with rents influenced by the broader Lehigh Valley housing market trends.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and logistics, with significant employment opportunities provided by the nearby Allentown metro area and regional distribution centers.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional transit services provided by LANTA connecting the area to the Allentown urban core.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population in the northern Lehigh Valley.
The Lehigh County assessment office manages property valuations, with periodic reassessments to maintain tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Parkland School District taxes and various municipal levies for township services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks including wind and winter weather exposure.
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 Kingdom4.48.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.28.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.18.5 mi
- B Social Bowling4.514.2 mi
- Sky Zone Bethlehem4.112.2 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.312.3 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.513.3 mi
- PPL Center4.59.5 mi
- Jefferson Park4.79.9 mi
- Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery4.819.7 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.312.3 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.50.8 mi
- Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre4.82.6 mi
- Movie Tavern Trexlertown4.28.4 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.49.5 mi
- SteelStacks4.714.4 mi
- Crystal Cave4.514.8 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.517 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.49.5 mi
- Allentown Art Museum4.79.7 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.48.2 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.50.8 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.68.2 mi
- Grange Park4.77.1 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.84.4 mi
- Highway Marine4.619.7 mi
- Olde Homestead Golf Club4.55.1 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.23.9 mi
- Allentown Municipal Golf Course4.47.1 mi
- Shepherd Hills Golf Club4.28.5 mi
- Golf Galaxy3.88.5 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.48.4 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.78.5 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.411.5 mi
- Elias Market4.59.7 mi
- Macy's4.28.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional educational anchor located within the ZIP.
Popular multi-use trail for walking and cycling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.