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ZIP Code 18053

Lehigh, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18053

Juniper

ZIP Code 18053 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$303,100

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.6

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,344

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$303,100

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,099

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.64

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,134

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.6

Lower than 70%

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 18053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18053 is $303,100, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18053 is $4,099, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18053 cost about 3.64× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18053 is $1,134 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18053 have moved 53% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18053?
ZIP Code 18053 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.6 (lower than 70% 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 →