The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18104 sells for about $405,770, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.7% 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 $1,637 a month.
ZIP 18104 — Allentown
The 18104 housing market is experiencing steady demand with rising home values and a competitive environment. Driven by its suburban appeal and proximity to Lehigh Valley employment centers, the area continues to attract interest from buyers and renters alike.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban environment with access to regional employment, offering a balance of residential space and local amenities.
Median prices moved up 6.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 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 5.9% · poverty 8.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18104, 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 shows steady economic momentum with a mix of residential and commercial development, supported by its proximity to major regional employment hubs in the Lehigh Valley.
Residents benefit from access to major regional highway corridors, facilitating commutes to employment centers throughout the Lehigh Valley.
The area features access to local parks, golf courses, and shopping districts, providing a suburban amenity base for residents.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and pricing, with a median rent of $2,237 reflecting the area's desirability.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Lehigh Valley industrial and service sectors, with significant employment opportunities in nearby Allentown and surrounding townships.
The area is served by regional highway networks, supporting a car-dependent commute profile typical of the Lehigh Valley.
Development activity is focused on residential and mixed-use projects that align with the growing population density of the Lehigh Valley.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level aggregations.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.41.4 mi
- Crayola Experience4.218.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.23.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.14.3 mi
- B Social Bowling4.58.2 mi
- Blue Mountain Resort4.315.6 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.59.5 mi
- PPL Center4.53.5 mi
- Jefferson Park4.74.9 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.49.5 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.56.2 mi
- AMC Center Valley 164.37.3 mi
- SteelStacks4.79.1 mi
- Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre4.84.4 mi
- Movie Tavern Trexlertown4.23.5 mi
- Crayola Experience4.218.4 mi
- SteelStacks4.79.1 mi
- Crystal Cave4.516.7 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.511 mi
- Da Vinci Science Center4.43.4 mi
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.41.4 mi
- Lehigh Valley Zoo4.56.2 mi
- Cedar Beach Park4.61.5 mi
- Grange Park4.73.5 mi
- Covered Bridge Park4.82.6 mi
- Highway Marine4.612.7 mi
- Olde Homestead Golf Club4.511.3 mi
- Wedgewood Golf Club4.36.6 mi
- The Club at Twin Lakes4.23.7 mi
- Allentown Municipal Golf Course4.40.2 mi
- Shepherd Hills Golf Club4.23.2 mi
- Lehigh Valley Mall4.43.9 mi
- Promenade Saucon Valley4.57.2 mi
- Allentown Farmers Market4.72.2 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.46.6 mi
- The Outlets at Wind Creek4.29.5 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.56.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.