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ZIP 18052

Pop. 29,451·Lehigh County·75th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,891/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$74
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 18052 · $1,891
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,730/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
$22,692/yr
At $1,891/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18052 (Whitehall, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,451
Median income
$75,665
Median age
39.6
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
19.3%
24.5%
25.5%
12.8%
17.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3424.5%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.8%
65+17.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
64.5%
25.5%
White64.5%
Black8.8%
Hispanic25.5%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
35.7%
29.3%
27.3%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma35.7%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18052 in Whitehall, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,644 → $75,665
up 10.2%
Population
29,108 → 29,451
up 1.2%
Renter share
36% → 37.4%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 27.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
40.6 → 39.6
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,644 in 2021 to $75,665 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 18052 in Whitehall, PA adding about 343 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.1% to 27.3% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 18052

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18052 covers Whitehall, PA. The median rent here is $1,891/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($75,665/yr), ZIP 18052 ranks as moderate 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 18052?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18052 (Whitehall, PA) is $1,891. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18052 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18052's median rent of $1,891/mo is $74 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18052 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18052 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #75 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,891/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18052?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,891/mo in ZIP 18052. The local median household income is $75,665/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18052?

Rent in ZIP 18052 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 18052 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18052 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,891/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($75,665/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18052 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 18052 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of ZIP 18052 households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18052 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18052 compare to the rest of Whitehall?

ZIP 18052 sits right at the Whitehall citywide median of $1,891/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18052 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18052 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,891/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 18052's median household income ($75,665/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18052 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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