ZIP Code 18101

In Allentown's 18101 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $171,300, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.55% works out to roughly $2,655 in annual taxes on such a home. With median household income at $44,773, that tax bill equals about 5.9% of a household's yearly earnings—a real squeeze for many owners. Per-capita income sits at $28,551, underscoring how tight budgets can be. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overlap of housing costs and consumption taxes shapes daily financial life here.