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ZIP 18036

Pop. 15,581·Lehigh County·14th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,413/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
+$448
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 18036 · $2,413
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,440/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,956/yr
At $2,413/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18036 (Coopersburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,581
Median income
$129,123
Median age
47
Renters
11.1%
Age distribution
21.3%
13.9%
25.4%
17.4%
22.1%
Under 1821.3%
18–3413.9%
35–5425.4%
55–6417.4%
65+22.1%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
88.2%
White88.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic5%
Asian2.3%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
26.6%
23.1%
46%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+46%
Housing tenure
88.9%
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18036 in Coopersburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,813 → $129,123
up 25.6%
Population
14,385 → 15,581
up 8.3%
Renter share
12.5% → 11.1%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 46%
+3.0 pts
Median age
47.8 → 47
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 18036 in Coopersburg, PA now reports about $129,123, up from $102,813 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,385 to 15,581 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43% to 46%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18036 covers Coopersburg, PA. The median rent here is $2,413/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($129,123/yr), ZIP 18036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18036 (Coopersburg, PA) is $2,413. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18036's median rent of $2,413/mo is $448 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18036 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18036 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #14 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,413/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,413/mo in ZIP 18036. The local median household income is $129,123/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18036?

Rent in ZIP 18036 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 18036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18036 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,413/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($129,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18036 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.1% of ZIP 18036 households are renters, while 88.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18036 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 18036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,413/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 18036's median household income ($129,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18036 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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