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ZIP 18051

Pop. 3,624·Lehigh County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,126/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.0%
vs US Median
+$161
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 18051 · $2,126
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,420/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$25,512/yr
At $2,126/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18051 (Fogelsville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,624
Median income
$139,506
Median age
46.8
Renters
19.4%
Age distribution
18.7%
18.5%
22.7%
22.4%
17.7%
Under 1818.7%
18–3418.5%
35–5422.7%
55–6422.4%
65+17.7%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
88.8%
White88.8%
Black1.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
17.8%
29.6%
50.3%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
80.6%
19.4%
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18051 in Fogelsville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,352 → $139,506
up 17.9%
Population
3,102 → 3,624
up 16.8%
Renter share
11.5% → 19.4%
+7.9 pts
Bachelor's+
49.8% → 50.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
50 → 46.8
-3.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $139,506 today, compared with $118,352 five years earlier. The population has grown by 16.8% since 2021, moving from about 3,102 residents to roughly 3,624. Renters now make up 19.4% of households, compared with 11.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 18051 covers Fogelsville, PA. The median rent here is $2,126/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($139,506/yr), ZIP 18051 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 18051?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18051 (Fogelsville, PA) is $2,126. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18051's median rent of $2,126/mo is $161 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18051 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18051 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #33 out of 268 ZIPs tracked at $2,126/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,126/mo in ZIP 18051. The local median household income is $139,506/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18051?

Rent in ZIP 18051 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 18051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18051 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,126/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($139,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18051 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of ZIP 18051 households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18051 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18051 compare to the rest of Fogelsville?

ZIP 18051 sits right at the Fogelsville citywide median of $2,126/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18051 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,126/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 18051's median household income ($139,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18051 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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