18052 ZIP Code — Whitehall, PA
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18052 is located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. It covers approximately 12.75 square miles and serves a population of 29,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484.
About ZIP code 18052
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $69,685. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,286
population
12.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18052 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18052
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whitehall | Acceptable |
| Whitehall | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18032 Catasauqua (1.8 mi)
18037 Coplay (2.4 mi)
18104 Allentown (3.6 mi)
18102 Allentown (3.7 mi)
18003 Lehigh Valley (3.8 mi)
18101 Allentown (3.8 mi)
18109 Allentown (3.9 mi)
18067 Northampton (4.1 mi)
18025 Bethlehem (4.5 mi)
18059 Laurys Station (4.7 mi)
18103 Allentown (5.9 mi)
18017 Bethlehem (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,286 |
| Population density | 2,297 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6572 |
| Longitude | -75.5025 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 30.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 24.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
29,286
Population
2,297
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$69,685
Median household income
$36,070
Per capita income
$230,400
Median home value
$1,362
Median monthly rent
62.9%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
7,749
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
721
Under 5
732
783
5–9
794
870
10–14
883
1,030
15–19
1,046
861
20–24
875
2,231
25–34
2,265
1,908
35–44
1,938
1,759
45–54
1,785
894
55–59
907
914
60–64
928
1,471
65–74
1,493
733
75–84
744
358
85+
363
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,002 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 23,284 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,162 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.1%
Hispanic or Latino
12.5%
Two or more races
12.4%
Black or African American
6.1%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,800 | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,190 | 12.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,136 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,050 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1,196 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 1,077 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 30.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 24.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $69,685 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
44.9%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,362 |
| Owner occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter occupied | 37.1% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 49.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.1% |
| Electricity | 53.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 15.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,648 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 858 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,107 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,037 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,448 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,757 | 32.2% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 29.3% |
| Married | 50.9% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
37.3%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 450 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 311 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,513 | 37.3% |
| High school | 1,588 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,871 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
14.5%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Professional & management
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.7% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
17.2%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
2.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,531 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,833 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 2,854 | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,310 | 4.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 207 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 334 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,746 | 84.5% |
| Born in same state | 23,963 | 81.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,106 | 61.8% |
| Foreign born | 783 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,540 | 15.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,586 | 57.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,625 | 9% |
| French | 1,087 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 990 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 469 | 1.6% |
| English | 382 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 73 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 50 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18052
What city is ZIP code 18052 in?
ZIP code 18052 is primarily assigned to Whitehall, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18052 in?
ZIP code 18052 falls within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18052 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 18052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 18052?
ZIP code 18052 has an estimated population of 29,286 residents, with a density of 2,297 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18052?
The median home value in ZIP code 18052 is $230,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18052?
The median household income in ZIP code 18052 is $69,685, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18052 in?
ZIP code 18052 observes the EST timezone.