The 18109 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Allentown, PA (Lehigh County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 17,794. It is estimated that about 14.6% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,266. The median age in the 18109 ZIP Code is 33.5 years, with 14.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 21% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,196.
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In ZIP Code 18109, 83.4% of the population graduated high school, while 14.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.4% in this Lehigh County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18109 are younger than average. The median age of 33.5 years in ZIP Code 18109 is approximately 12.07% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 18109 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 18109 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18109 is $45,196, while the region's mean household income is $51,807. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,266. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18109 of $20,266 is approximately 41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 21.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately125.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.0% of the population in 18109 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.9% of 18109 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18109, 95.2% is one race, while 4.8% are two or more races. Approximately 48.5% of 18109 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18109 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.0%), followed by Black or African American (16.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 16.1% |
In ZIP Code 18109, 55.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 33.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 7.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lehigh County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 55.4% |
| Spanish | 33.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 7.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18109, an estimated 18.2% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lehigh County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18109 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18109 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.17¢/kWh | 13.02¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18109 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.88 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.29 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.35 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.16 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.57 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.06 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 18109, 66.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.5 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18109 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 18109 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.4% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |