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ZIP Code 18051

Lehigh, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18051

Juniper

ZIP Code 18051 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$459,600

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.7

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,624

Median Age

46.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$459,600

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$5,893

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,470

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.7

Lower than 61%

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 18051: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18051?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18051 is $459,600, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18051?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18051 is $5,893, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18051 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18051 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18051?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18051 is $1,470 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18051?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18051 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18051?
ZIP Code 18051 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18051 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18051's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.7 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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