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ZIP Code 18036

Lehigh, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18036

Juniper

ZIP Code 18036 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$416,200

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,581

Median Age

47

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$416,200

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$5,751

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.22

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,342

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 18036: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18036?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18036 is $416,200, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18036?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18036 is $5,751, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18036 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18036 cost about 3.22× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18036?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18036 is $1,342 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18036?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18036 have moved 49% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18036?
ZIP Code 18036 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18036 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18036's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →