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ZIP 18103

Pop. 48,746·Lehigh County·111th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,692/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$273
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 18103 · $1,692
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,650/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
$20,304/yr
At $1,692/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLehigh County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18103 (Allentown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,746
Median income
$72,895
Median age
39.1
Renters
36.9%
Age distribution
22.5%
23.6%
23.3%
13.3%
17.3%
Under 1822.5%
18–3423.6%
35–5423.3%
55–6413.3%
65+17.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
48.9%
40.6%
White48.9%
Black7.5%
Hispanic40.6%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
12.5%
35%
24.9%
27.6%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma35%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
63.1%
36.9%
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18103 in Allentown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,400 → $72,895
up 9.8%
Population
49,023 → 48,746
down 0.6%
Renter share
37.9% → 36.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 27.6%
+2.6 pts
Median age
38.3 → 39.1
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $66,400 to $72,895 across the same window, up 9.8% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25% to 27.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18103 covers Allentown, PA. The median rent here is $1,692/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,895/yr), ZIP 18103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18103 (Allentown, PA) is $1,692. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18103's median rent of $1,692/mo is $273 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18103 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18103 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #111 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,692/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,692/mo in ZIP 18103. The local median household income is $72,895/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18103?

Rent in ZIP 18103 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 18103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18103 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,692/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18103 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.9% of ZIP 18103 households are renters, while 63.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18103 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18103 compare to the rest of Allentown?

ZIP 18103 is more affordable than Allentown overall. At $1,692/mo, it's $40 below the Allentown citywide median of $1,732/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,692/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 18103's median household income ($72,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18103 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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