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ZIP Code 18049

Lehigh, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18049

Juniper

ZIP Code 18049 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$315,700

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,941

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$315,700

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$5,028

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,360

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68%

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 18049: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18049?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18049 is $315,700, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18049?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18049 is $5,028, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18049 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18049 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18049?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18049 is $1,360 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18049?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18049 have moved 54% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18049?
ZIP Code 18049 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18049 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18049's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.5 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

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