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ZIP 18031

Pop. 11,570·Lehigh County·15th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,397/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
+$432
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ZIP 18031 · $2,397
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,890
4 BR+
$3,040
Research median
$2,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,764/yr
At $2,397/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.4% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18031 (Breinigsville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,570
Median income
$113,625
Median age
39.4
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
26.6%
16.6%
28.7%
13%
15.2%
Under 1826.6%
18–3416.6%
35–5428.7%
55–6413%
65+15.2%
Gender
43.7%
56.3%
Male43.7%
Female56.3%
Race & ethnicity
62.1%
17.8%
13.6%
White62.1%
Black5.1%
Hispanic17.8%
Asian13.6%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
21.2%
23%
53.5%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+53.5%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18031 in Breinigsville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,006 → $113,625
up 24.9%
Population
11,882 → 11,570
down 2.6%
Renter share
25.9% → 23.7%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
51.6% → 53.5%
+1.9 pts
Median age
37.2 → 39.4
+2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $91,006 to $113,625 across the same window, up 24.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 11,882 to 11,570 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 23.7% of households rent today, against 25.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18031 covers Breinigsville, PA. The median rent here is $2,397/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($113,625/yr), ZIP 18031 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18031?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18031 (Breinigsville, PA) is $2,397. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18031 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18031's median rent of $2,397/mo is $432 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18031 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18031 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #15 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,397/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18031?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,397/mo in ZIP 18031. The local median household income is $113,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18031?

Rent in ZIP 18031 has increased 21.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18031 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18031 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,397/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($113,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18031 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18031 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 18031 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18031 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18031 compare to the rest of Breinigsville?

ZIP 18031 sits right at the Breinigsville citywide median of $2,397/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18031 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18031 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,397/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 18031's median household income ($113,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18031 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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