ZIP Code 18053

In ZIP 18053, near Allentown, homes carry a median value of $303,100, and the county's 1.55% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $4,700 a year in taxes on a home at that price. With median household income at $83,370 and per-capita income of $44,813, that tax bill absorbs a meaningful share of earnings, though the gap between income and home prices keeps ownership within reach for many working households. Sales tax in the area runs 6.00%, adding a bit more to everyday costs.