18032 ZIP Code — Catasauqua, PA
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18032 is located in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. It covers approximately 2.01 square miles and serves a population of 9,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.
About ZIP code 18032
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $71,683. 31% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,468
population
2.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18032 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18032
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Catasauqua | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18052 Whitehall (1.8 mi)
18003 Lehigh Valley (2.1 mi)
18109 Allentown (2.2 mi)
18101 Allentown (3.3 mi)
18102 Allentown (3.4 mi)
18025 Bethlehem (3.8 mi)
18037 Coplay (3.9 mi)
18067 Northampton (4 mi)
18017 Bethlehem (4.1 mi)
18018 Bethlehem (4.3 mi)
18104 Allentown (4.9 mi)
18016 Bethlehem (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,468 |
| Population density | 4,710 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6562 |
| Longitude | -75.4682 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 484/610 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 30.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 24.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
9,468
Population
4,710
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$71,683
Median household income
$36,136
Per capita income
$189,800
Median home value
$959
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
3,020
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
348
Under 5
325
144
5–9
134
314
10–14
293
337
15–19
316
420
20–24
392
640
25–34
598
688
35–44
643
647
45–54
605
278
55–59
260
355
60–64
332
433
65–74
406
195
75–84
182
95
85+
88
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,066 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,402 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,399 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.6%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Black or African American
4%
Other race
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,924 | 76.6% |
| Two or more races | 970 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 883 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 410 | 4% |
| Other race | 164 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 30.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 24.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $71,683 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
29.9%
$200k–$300k
37.3%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,800 |
| Median rent / month | $959 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 42.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.3% |
| Electricity | 44.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 23.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,791 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 252 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 969 | 24.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 929 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,223 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,019 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 26.2% |
| Married | 46.1% | 47.2% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 62 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 806 | 43.1% |
| High school | 608 | 32.5% |
| College / grad school | 352 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Retail trade
10.1%
Professional & management
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Information
2.4%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 472 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,795 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 263 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 249 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,182 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,751 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 7,361 | 77.7% |
| Foreign born | 431 | 4.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 286 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 168 | 58.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,287 | 13.6% |
| French | 543 | 5.7% |
| Irish | 415 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 164 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 61 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 26 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.2% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18032
What city is ZIP code 18032 in?
ZIP code 18032 is primarily assigned to Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18032 in?
ZIP code 18032 falls within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18032?
The median home value in ZIP code 18032 is $189,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 18032?
ZIP code 18032 has an estimated population of 9,468 residents, with a density of 4,710 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18032?
The median household income in ZIP code 18032 is $71,683, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18032 in?
ZIP code 18032 observes the EST timezone.