18053 ZIP Code — Germansville, PA

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18053 is located in Germansville, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. It covers approximately 18.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 18053

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,859. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18053 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,565

population

18.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Germansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18080 Slatington (5.1 mi) 18066 New Tripoli (5.3 mi) 18211 Andreas (5.5 mi) 18078 Schnecksville (6 mi) 18235 Lehighton (7.8 mi) 18069 Orefield (8.6 mi) 18051 Fogelsville (9.1 mi) 18059 Laurys Station (9.2 mi) 18035 Cherryville (9.3 mi) 18088 Walnutport (9.3 mi) 19529 Kempton (9.6 mi) 18250 Summit Hill (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,565
Population density	140 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	18.27 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.7260
Longitude	-75.7154
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	26.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,565

Population

140

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$82,859

Median household income

$38,434

Per capita income

$265,200

Median home value

$1,188

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

124

20–24

131

113

25–34

120

194

35–44

206

204

45–54

217

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	531	20.7%
18 and over	2,034	79.3%
65 and over	443	17.3%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,519	98.2%
Black or African American	46	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$82,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 38.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,200
Median rent / month	$1,188
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	1.7%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	35.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	45.7%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	571	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	47	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	189	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	160	16.5%
Households with children under 18	256	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	30.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	31.6%
Married	52.7%	57.8%
Separated	7.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	3.3%
Divorced	6.8%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	6.8%
Kindergarten	50	9.2%
Elementary school	195	35.8%
High school	169	31.0%
College / grad school	94	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	23.9%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,459	95.9%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,553	99.5%
Born in same state	2,553	99.5%
Born in different state	2,242	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	381	14.9%
French	198	7.7%
English	126	4.9%
Arab	89	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	52	2%
Irish	42	1.6%
Norwegian	19	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18053

What city is ZIP code 18053 in?

ZIP code 18053 is primarily assigned to Germansville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18053 in?

ZIP code 18053 falls within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18053 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 18053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18053 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 18053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18053?

ZIP code 18053 has an estimated population of 2,565 residents, with a density of 140 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18053?

The median household income in ZIP code 18053 is $82,859, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18053 in?

ZIP code 18053 observes the EST timezone.