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ZIP 18102

Pop. 51,001·Lehigh County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,550/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$415
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ZIP 18102 · $1,550
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,510/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
$18,600/yr
At $1,550/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18102 (Allentown, PA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,001
Median income
$43,085
Median age
31.9
Renters
67.9%
Age distribution
29.1%
24.9%
23.7%
Under 1829.1%
18–3424.9%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.4%
65+10.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
22.4%
71.2%
White22.4%
Black10.8%
Hispanic71.2%
Education (25+)
24%
42.2%
22.2%
No HS diploma24%
HS diploma42.2%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+11.6%
Housing tenure
32.1%
67.9%
Owner32.1%
Renter67.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18102 in Allentown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,652 → $43,085
up 14.4%
Population
51,996 → 51,001
down 1.9%
Renter share
69.6% → 67.9%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
8.3% → 11.6%
+3.3 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31.9
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $37,652 to $43,085 across the same window, up 14.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 18102 in Allentown, PA losing about 995 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 69.6% to 67.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.3% to 11.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18102 covers Allentown, PA. The median rent here is $1,550/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($43,085/yr), ZIP 18102 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18102 (Allentown, PA) is $1,550. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18102's median rent of $1,550/mo is $415 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18102 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18102 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #142 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,550/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in ZIP 18102. The local median household income is $43,085/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18102?

Rent in ZIP 18102 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18102 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($43,085/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18102 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 18102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.9% of ZIP 18102 households are renters, while 32.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 18102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 18102 compare to the rest of Allentown?

ZIP 18102 is more affordable than Allentown overall. At $1,550/mo, it's $182 below the Allentown citywide median of $1,732/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,550/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 18102's median household income ($43,085/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18102 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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