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Allentown city, PA

ZIP 18101 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18101

18101 has a population of 5,789 with a median age of 30.3 yrs (55.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
29.4%-52% vs US avg
x
Black
27.1%+119% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.3%-44% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
47.0%+151% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.1%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
76.0%+23% vs US avg
x
65+
6.8%-58% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.2%+91% vs US avg
x
High school
35.9%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.2%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
23.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Never married
67.2%+99% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.9%-43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
62/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
25.8%+124% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+168% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
38.9%+380% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.7%+584% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 18101

Poverty Rate
25.8%+124% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+168% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
38.9%+380% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.1%+26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
43.9%+275% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
39.7%+584% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,789
Median age30.3
Poverty rate25.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White29.4%
Hispanic47.0%
Black27.1%
Asian3.3%
Foreign-born37.2%