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ZIP 18101

Pop. 6,120·Lehigh County·131st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,628/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$337
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ZIP 18101 · $1,628
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,620/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
$19,536/yr
At $1,628/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18101 (Allentown, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,120
Median income
$44,773
Median age
29.1
Renters
91.7%
Age distribution
17%
46.4%
24.1%
Under 1817%
18–3446.4%
35–5424.1%
55–647.1%
65+5.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
24.9%
22.9%
52%
White24.9%
Black22.9%
Hispanic52%
Asian3.2%
Education (25+)
19.5%
33.6%
23.7%
23.2%
No HS diploma19.5%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
91.7%
Owner8.3%
Renter91.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18101 in Allentown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,665 → $44,773
up 33.0%
Population
5,437 → 6,120
up 12.6%
Renter share
91.4% → 91.7%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
11.4% → 23.2%
+11.8 pts
Median age
30.1 → 29.1
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $33,665 in 2021 to $44,773 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 18101 in Allentown, PA adding about 683 residents over the five-year window, up 12.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 11.4% to 23.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18101 covers Allentown, PA. The median rent here is $1,628/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($44,773/yr), ZIP 18101 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18101 (Allentown, PA) is $1,628. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18101's median rent of $1,628/mo is $337 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18101 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18101 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #131 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,628/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,628/mo in ZIP 18101. The local median household income is $44,773/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18101?

Rent in ZIP 18101 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18101 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,628/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($44,773/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18101 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 18101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.7% of ZIP 18101 households are renters, while 8.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 18101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 18101 compare to the rest of Allentown?

ZIP 18101 is more affordable than Allentown overall. At $1,628/mo, it's $104 below the Allentown citywide median of $1,732/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,628/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 18101's median household income ($44,773/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18101 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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