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Zcta 18040, PA

Zcta 18040, PA.

Population: 17,256 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 18040, PA is $471,320 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $559,990 after a median 12.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,328/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$471,320

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

12.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$471,320
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$471,320
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$559,990
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
-0.2%
Median days on market
12.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,328/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Easton Area SD, Career Institute of Technology
Schools include
Forks El Sch, Tracy El Sch, Shawnee El Sch, Easton Area MS, Career Institute of Technology

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Industrial Lane (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
368

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,085
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,299
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,814

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (27 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
68
Nearest airport
Braden Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - EASTON CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
14.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,189
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,204
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
294

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Zcta 18040State medianUS median
Median home value$471,320$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$559,990$254,900$325,000
Median days on market13 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,328/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,189$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Zcta 18040, PA?
$471,320.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 18040, PA?
$559,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 18040, PA?
Median days on market: 12.5 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 18040, PA?
Typical rent: $2,328/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 18040, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Zcta 18040, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 18040, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 18040, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 18040, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 18040, PA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 18040, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 18040, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 18040, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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