18080 ZIP Code — Slatington, PA

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18080 is located in Slatington, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. It covers approximately 30.20 square miles and serves a population of 11,251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 18080

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 $232,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,388. 42% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18080 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,251

population

30.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18080 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18080

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18080. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slatington	Acceptable
Slatington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18035 Cherryville (4.2 mi) 18088 Walnutport (4.3 mi) 18059 Laurys Station (4.3 mi) 18078 Schnecksville (4.5 mi) 18053 Germansville (5.1 mi) 18037 Coplay (5.8 mi) 18071 Palmerton (7.1 mi) 18067 Northampton (7.6 mi) 18069 Orefield (7.8 mi) 18235 Lehighton (8 mi) 18052 Whitehall (8.2 mi) 18038 Danielsville (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,251
Population density	373 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	30.20 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.7365
Longitude	-75.6197
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	42.6%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,251

Population

373

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$73,388

Median household income

$37,123

Per capita income

$232,300

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,970

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

390

Under 5

364

392

5–9

365

388

10–14

362

281

15–19

261

189

20–24

176

849

25–34

790

708

35–44

660

643

45–54

599

463

55–59

432

386

60–64

360

673

65–74

627

393

75–84

365

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,482	22.1%
18 and over	8,769	77.9%
65 and over	2,193	19.5%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 2.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,636	91.3%
Hispanic or Latino	399	3.4%
Other race	313	2.7%
Two or more races	183	1.6%
Asian	73	0.6%
Black or African American	46	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$73,388

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,300
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	38.8%
Wood	9.5%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,266	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	504	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	926	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	797	17.7%
Households with children under 18	1,422	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,625	36.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	26.0%
Married	53.2%	55.9%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%
Widowed	7.8%	6.6%
Divorced	12.1%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	227	9.3%
Kindergarten	44	1.8%
Elementary school	1,275	52.2%
High school	571	23.4%
College / grad school	327	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 17.5%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	891	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,497	93.3%
Spanish	239	2.3%
Other Indo-European	185	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	0.4%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,046	98.2%
Born in same state	10,860	96.5%
Born in different state	9,448	84.0%
Foreign born	186	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	205	1.8%
Not a US citizen	131	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,448	12.9%
French	714	6.3%
Arab	384	3.4%
English	175	1.6%
Irish	170	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	133	1.2%
Norwegian	29	0.3%
Dutch	21	0.2%
German	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18080

What city is ZIP code 18080 in?

ZIP code 18080 is primarily assigned to Slatington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18080 in?

ZIP code 18080 falls within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18080 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 18080 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18080 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 18080 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18080 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 18080 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 18080?

ZIP code 18080 has an estimated population of 11,251 residents, with a density of 373 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18080 in?

ZIP code 18080 observes the EST timezone.