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Allentown city, PA

ZIP 18104 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18104

18104 has a population of 47,999 with a median age of 39.3 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.4%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
7.1%-43% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.8%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.1%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
20.1%+24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.7%-40% vs US avg
x
High school
27.0%+3% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
44.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.3%+733% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 18104

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.3%+733% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population47,999
Median age39.3
Poverty rate7.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.4%
Hispanic14.5%
Black7.1%
Asian8.4%
Foreign-born37.1%