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ZIP Code 18078

Lehigh, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18078

Juniper

ZIP Code 18078 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$385,400

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,857

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$385,400

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$5,320

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,238

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

51.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26

Lower than 87%

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 18078: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18078?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18078 is $385,400, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18078?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18078 is $5,320, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18078 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18078 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18078?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18078 is $1,238 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18078?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18078 have moved 57% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18078?
ZIP Code 18078 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 33.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18078 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18078's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26 (lower than 87% 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 →