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ZIP 18062

Part of Macungie, PA
Pop. 27,110·Lehigh County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,196/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$231
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 18062 · $2,196
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$2,300/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
$26,352/yr
At $2,196/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18062 (Macungie, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,110
Median income
$110,675
Median age
44.3
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
23.2%
14.3%
29.7%
12.5%
20.2%
Under 1823.2%
18–3414.3%
35–5429.7%
55–6412.5%
65+20.2%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
76.3%
13.2%
White76.3%
Black3.8%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian5%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
24.4%
24.7%
46.7%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18062 in Macungie, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,110 → $110,675
up 17.6%
Population
26,604 → 27,110
up 1.9%
Renter share
21.2% → 19.1%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
46.2% → 46.7%
+0.5 pts
Median age
43.8 → 44.3
+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $94,110 to $110,675 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 26,604 to 27,110 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 19.1% of households rent today, against 21.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18062 covers Macungie, PA. The median rent here is $2,196/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($110,675/yr), ZIP 18062 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18062?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18062 (Macungie, PA) is $2,196. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18062 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18062's median rent of $2,196/mo is $231 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18062 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18062 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #33 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,196/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18062?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,196/mo in ZIP 18062. The local median household income is $110,675/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18062?

Rent in ZIP 18062 has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18062 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18062 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,196/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($110,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18062 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18062 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of ZIP 18062 households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18062 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18062 compare to the rest of Macungie?

ZIP 18062 sits right at the Macungie citywide median of $2,196/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18062 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18062 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,196/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 18062's median household income ($110,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18062 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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