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ZIP 18018

Pop. 32,965·Lehigh County·81st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,842/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$123
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ZIP 18018 · $1,842
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,750/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,104/yr
At $1,842/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (8.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18018 (Bethlehem, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,965
Median income
$75,417
Median age
39.2
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
15.6%
28.6%
25.7%
18.6%
Under 1815.6%
18–3428.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
21.2%
White69.8%
Black7.2%
Hispanic21.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
26.9%
26.7%
38.8%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
53.2%
46.8%
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18018 in Bethlehem, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,432 → $1,842
up 28.6%
Income
$61,323 → $75,417
up 23.0%
Population
31,417 → 32,965
up 4.9%
Renter share
48% → 46.8%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 38.8%
+5.6 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.2
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 18018 in Bethlehem, PA stood at $1,432 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,842, reflecting a 28.6% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $75,417 today, compared with $61,323 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 31,417 residents to roughly 32,965. College-educated residents now make up 38.8% of adults here, versus 33.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18018 covers Bethlehem, PA. The median rent here is $1,842/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($75,417/yr), ZIP 18018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18018 (Bethlehem, PA) is $1,842. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18018's median rent of $1,842/mo is $123 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18018 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18018 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #81 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,842/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,842/mo in ZIP 18018. The local median household income is $75,417/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18018?

Rent in ZIP 18018 has increased 8.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18018 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,842/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($75,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18018 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of ZIP 18018 households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18018 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18018 compare to the rest of Bethlehem?

ZIP 18018 is more affordable than Bethlehem overall. At $1,842/mo, it's $74 below the Bethlehem citywide median of $1,916/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,842/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 18018's median household income ($75,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18018 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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