18087 ZIP Code — Trexlertown, PA

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18087 is located in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh County. It covers approximately 1.06 square miles and serves a population of 762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 18087

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,200. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $75,446. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 18087 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

762

population

1.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trexlertown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18106 Allentown (2.4 mi) 18195 Allentown (2.5 mi) 18062 Macungie (3.3 mi) 18031 Breinigsville (3.5 mi) 18051 Fogelsville (4.8 mi) 18069 Orefield (5.2 mi) 18011 Alburtis (5.3 mi) 18104 Allentown (5.3 mi) 18099 Emmaus (5.4 mi) 18098 Emmaus (5.4 mi) 18049 Emmaus (5.7 mi) 19562 Topton (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	762
Population density	719 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	1.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5509
Longitude	-75.5994
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	55.2%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

762

Population

719

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$75,446

Median household income

$32,762

Per capita income

$234,200

Median home value

$1,207

Median monthly rent

32.5%

Home ownership

0.4%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	15.2%
18 and over	646	84.8%
65 and over	88	11.5%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Black or African American 10.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	653	84%
Black or African American	83	10.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.9%
Two or more races	15	1.9%
Asian	11	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	7.4%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	30.9%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$75,446

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 37.0%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,200
Median rent / month	$1,207
Owner occupied	32.5%
Renter occupied	67.5%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	10.8%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	21.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	35.8%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	28.1%
1 vehicle	9.2%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	79.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	78	31.3%
Households with children under 18	65	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	30.5%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	41.5%
Married	66.2%	37.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	12.3%
Divorced	0.0%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 67.3%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	10.9%
Elementary school	45	17.0%
High school	56	21.1%
College / grad school	135	50.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.7%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Construction 6.2%

Education & healthcare 6.2%

Professional & management 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.6%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	37.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.4%
Government	1.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.9

Poverty

All people 0.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	75.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	5.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	762	100.0%
Spanish	134	17.6%
Other Indo-European	127	16.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	584	76.6%
Born in same state	584	76.6%
Born in different state	330	43.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	178	23.4%
Not a US citizen	111	62.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18087

What city is ZIP code 18087 in?

ZIP code 18087 is primarily assigned to Trexlertown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18087 in?

ZIP code 18087 falls within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18087 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 18087 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 18087 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 18087 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18087?

ZIP code 18087 has an estimated population of 762 residents, with a density of 720 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18087?

The median home value in ZIP code 18087 is $234,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 18087 in?

ZIP code 18087 observes the EST timezone.