The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18103 sells for about $318,500, or $198 per square foot.
Prices are down 2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,368 a month.
ZIP 18103 — Allentown
The 18103 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median sold price of approximately $318,500. While inventory remains constrained, the market continues to see steady transaction volume, driven by demand in the Lehigh Valley region.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban residential living and access to the urban amenities and employment hubs of Allentown.
Median prices moved down 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 10.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18103, 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 Allentown School District and Salisbury Township School District, with schools like Hiram W. Dodd Elementary and Salisbury Elementary providing local educational access.
The area benefits from proximity to Allentown's economic core and ongoing residential development in surrounding townships like Lower Macungie.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels; specific rates vary by school district and township jurisdiction.
Residents have access to major regional corridors, providing connectivity to Allentown's employment centers and the broader Lehigh Valley.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, including the Lehigh Parkway, with proximity to shopping and dining districts in Allentown.
The rental market is active with a median rent of approximately $2,100 per month, reflecting steady demand in the Lehigh Valley region.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and service sectors, with significant employment opportunities in Allentown.
The area is served by regional highway networks facilitating commutes throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Ongoing residential development projects are active in the bordering townships, contributing to the area's growth.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, primarily Allentown School District and Salisbury Township School District.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau and ZIP-specific demographic reports.
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 Kingdom4.42.1 mi
- Crayola Experience4.217 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.24 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.15.4 mi
- B Social Bowling4.55.8 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.317.3 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.59.6 mi
- PPL Center4.52.4 mi
- Jefferson Park4.74.3 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.47.6 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.59.3 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.34.4 mi
- SteelStacks4.77.2 mi
- Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre4.87.4 mi
- Movie Tavern Trexlertown4.24.5 mi
- Crayola Experience4.217 mi
- SteelStacks4.77.2 mi
- Crystal Cave4.518.6 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.58.5 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.42.3 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.42.1 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.59.3 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.61.8 mi
- Grange Park4.75.4 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.85.6 mi
- Highway Marine4.69.7 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.33.5 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.26.4 mi
- Butter Valley Golf Course4.312.6 mi
- Allentown Municipal Golf Course4.42.8 mi
- Green Pond Country Club4.512.1 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.44.1 mi
- Promenade Saucon Valley4.54.4 mi
- Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market4.312.9 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.72 mi
- ShopRite of Bethlehem4.511.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major greenbelt and recreational area serving the Allentown region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.