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Allentown city, PA

ZIP 18102 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18102

18102 has a population of 51,315 with a median age of 30.8 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.8%-47% vs US avg
x
Black
13.2%+7% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
69.3%+271% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.0%+36% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
10.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.5%+121% vs US avg
x
High school
40.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.2%-33% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
30.3%+163% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.4%+241% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.6%+240% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.7%+774% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 18102

Poverty Rate
30.3%+163% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.4%+241% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.6%+240% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.6%+70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
45.4%+288% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.7%+774% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population51,315
Median age30.8
Poverty rate30.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.8%
Hispanic69.3%
Black13.2%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born47.4%