The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18085 sells for about $275,000, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,647 a month.
ZIP 18085 — Tatamy
The housing market in 18085 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's strong educational profile and proximity to Lehigh Valley employment hubs. Buyers should expect competitive conditions for well-priced properties.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance of suburban living with access to the broader Lehigh Valley employment market.
Median prices moved up 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
38% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 1.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18085, 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 characterized by high educational attainment, with a significant portion of the population holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
The area benefits from proximity to the broader Lehigh Valley economic corridor, which features a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare employers.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and local municipal levels; specific exemptions for seniors or veterans may apply per Pennsylvania state law.
Residents typically commute via regional highway corridors toward major employment hubs in the Lehigh Valley.
The area offers access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts within a short drive.
The rental market is primarily composed of 2-bedroom units with steady demand and limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is integrated into the Lehigh Valley region, supported by logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.
Regional transit is primarily highway-dependent, connecting the area to Allentown and Bethlehem.
Development activity is consistent with regional growth patterns in the Lehigh Valley.
Parcels are subject to local school district and municipal tax levies.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Community-accessible green spaces serving the local population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.