The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18102 sells for about $201,000, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,248 a month.
ZIP 18102 — Allentown
The 18102 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $201,000 and moderate year-over-year growth. Market liquidity has shifted, with homes spending more time on the market compared to the previous year, reflecting a cooling trend in buyer urgency. The area remains an affordable option within the Allentown market, driven by its dense urban character and proximity to downtown revitalization efforts.
This ZIP is well-suited for urban-focused renters and first-time homebuyers looking for affordability in a dense, historic city environment with access to downtown amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.75% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.9% · poverty 29.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18102, 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.
Schools in the area are part of the Allentown School District, which serves a dense urban population with varying performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks for Eastern Pennsylvania, including potential for heavy rain and localized flooding.
Allentown has seen significant revitalization efforts in its downtown core, supported by the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) program which has attracted corporate investment and new development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal level; the area benefits from the NIZ program which incentivizes development through tax-increment financing.
Residents have access to major regional highways including I-78 and US-22, facilitating commutes to nearby employment hubs in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
The area features proximity to urban parks, historic districts, and local shopping corridors within the Allentown city limits.
The rental market shows steady demand with approximately 123 active listings, reflecting a mix of historic housing stock and urban rental density.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, with significant recent growth in the downtown Allentown business district.
The area is served by LANTA bus transit and is positioned near major highway corridors connecting to the broader Lehigh Valley.
Ongoing urban redevelopment projects continue to focus on the revitalization of the downtown core and surrounding historic neighborhoods.
Parcels are subject to Allentown School District and municipal tax levies.
Standard property insurance market for urban Pennsylvania; premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
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Data sourced from Census Reporter and United States Zip Codes.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features well-preserved 19th-century architecture and community character.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.