18051 ZIP Code — Fogelsville, PA

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18051 is located in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. It covers approximately 7.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 18051

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $392,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($140,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% 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 high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 18051 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,390

population

7.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fogelsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18069 Orefield (2.7 mi) 18031 Breinigsville (3.5 mi) 18106 Allentown (4.1 mi) 18087 Trexlertown (4.8 mi) 18195 Allentown (5.3 mi) 18078 Schnecksville (5.3 mi) 18066 New Tripoli (5.9 mi) 18104 Allentown (6.4 mi) 19562 Topton (7.1 mi) 19530 Kutztown (7.6 mi) 19539 Mertztown (7.8 mi) 18062 Macungie (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,390
Population density	424 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	7.99 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6002
Longitude	-75.6644
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.5%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	44.8%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	17.4%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,390

Population

424

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$140,333

Median household income

$63,757

Per capita income

$392,500

Median home value

$1,116

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,235

Housing units

47.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

146

10–14

146

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

157

136

35–44

136

227

45–54

227

192

55–59

192

240

60–64

240

187

65–74

187

107

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	669	19.7%
18 and over	2,721	80.3%
65 and over	608	17.9%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,044	87.1%
Two or more races	286	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	103	2.9%
Other race	60	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.5%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	44.8%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	17.4%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k+ 19.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	20.2%
$200k+	19.4%
Median income	$140,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 32.7%

$500k–$1M 36.5%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$392,500
Median rent / month	$1,116
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	36.4%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	45.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	59.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	28.2%
Wood	3.1%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	897	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	23	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	131	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	259	19.8%
Households with children under 18	356	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	488	37.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	22.1%
Married	72.3%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.6%
Divorced	3.8%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 25.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	47.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	7.2%
Kindergarten	12	1.6%
Elementary school	347	45.2%
High school	137	17.8%
College / grad school	217	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Professional & management 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Construction 6.8%

Retail trade 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.4%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	18.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	73.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.3%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	1.7%
65 and over	12.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,214	94.8%
Spanish	25	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,299	97.3%
Born in same state	3,247	95.8%
Born in different state	2,577	76.0%
Foreign born	52	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	91	2.7%
Not a US citizen	50	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	473	14%
French	178	5.3%
Irish	140	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	3.1%
English	39	1.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	98.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18051

What city is ZIP code 18051 in?

ZIP code 18051 is primarily assigned to Fogelsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18051 in?

ZIP code 18051 falls within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18051 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 18051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18051?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 18051 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 18051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18051?

The median household income in ZIP code 18051 is $140,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18051 in?

ZIP code 18051 observes the EST timezone.