The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18083 sells for about $324,900, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are up +16% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,182 a month.
ZIP 18083 — Stockertown
The Slatington housing market is experiencing steady growth with rising prices and competitive conditions for buyers. Demand is driven by its relative affordability compared to the broader Lehigh Valley, though inventory remains constrained. The market is currently characterized by a low volume of sales and a moderate pace of activity.
This area fits family buyers and commuters looking for a small-town atmosphere with more affordable housing options compared to the core Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area.
Median prices moved up 16.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
38% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18083, 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 Northern Lehigh School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The region is subject to standard Pennsylvania climate risks, including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near the Lehigh River and winter weather impacts.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and logistics corridor, with ongoing residential interest from commuters seeking more affordable housing.
Property taxes are levied by the borough, Lehigh County, and the Northern Lehigh School District; rates are determined by local millage assessments.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Allentown and Bethlehem via PA-873 and PA-145, with limited public transit options available.
The area features access to the Lehigh River, the D&L Trail for hiking and biking, and local community parks within the borough.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with rents reflecting the broader Lehigh Valley cost-of-living trends.
The local economy is supported by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with access to major regional highways like PA-145.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
Lehigh County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Northern Lehigh School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and standard Pennsylvania weather-related hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 18083 profile.
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.
A major regional multi-use trail running along the Lehigh River.
Primary educational anchor for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.