Lehigh County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 34 ZIP codes · 25 cities
34
ZIP codes
375,539
population (2021)
+7.5%
pop change since 2010
42077
FIPS code
Lehigh County ZIP code map
About Lehigh County
Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 34 ZIP codes across 25 cities and communities.
The county's population was 375,539 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.5% from 349,497 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lehigh County is 42077.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 375,539 |
| 2010 population | 349,497 |
| Change | +7.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42077 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lehigh County
Alburtis
Allentown
Bethlehem
Breinigsville
Catasauqua
Center Valley
Coopersburg
Coplay
East Texas
Emmaus
Fogelsville
Germansville
Laurys Station
Limeport
Macungie
Neffs
New Tripoli
Old Zionsville
Orefield
Schnecksville
Slatedale
Slatington
Trexlertown
Whitehall
Zionsville
ZIP codes for Lehigh County, PA (34)
Demographics & statistics
384,720
Population
39.2
Median age
$77,857
Median household income
$40,829
Per capita income
$278,596
Median home value
$1,229
Median monthly rent
71.7%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
103,506
Housing units
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10,974
Under 5
11,150
11,470
5–9
11,653
12,491
10–14
12,691
13,074
15–19
13,282
12,561
20–24
12,761
25,105
25–34
25,505
24,288
35–44
24,676
23,409
45–54
23,782
12,892
55–59
13,097
12,404
60–64
12,602
18,594
65–74
18,890
9,105
75–84
9,251
4,471
85+
4,542
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 85,732 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 298,988 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 64,853 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.8%
Hispanic or Latino
14.4%
Two or more races
9.9%
Other race
6.8%
Black or African American
6%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268,576 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64,733 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 44,521 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 30,726 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 26,881 | 6% |
| Asian | 12,717 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,191 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $77,857 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
29.5%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,596 |
| Median rent / month | $1,229 |
| Owner occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter occupied | 28.3% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 56.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.8% |
| Electricity | 42.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil | 23.0% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 70,562 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11,319 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 25,126 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 39,835 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 45,795 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 46,105 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 29.0% |
| Married | 55.5% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,749 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 4,847 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 37,699 | 42.7% |
| High school | 20,694 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 22,216 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Construction
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17,723 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 362,596 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 42,465 | 7.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 33,559 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,850 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 3,257 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 335,825 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 311,809 | 86.4% |
| Born in different state | 224,950 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 24,016 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 48,895 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 26,336 | 65.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 38,633 | 10% |
| French | 19,791 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 13,375 | 3.5% |
| Irish | 5,627 | 1.5% |
| English | 3,873 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 1,261 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 1,237 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 601 | 0.2% |
| German | 413 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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