18017, Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a city located in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. The city has a population of over 30,000 and is home to the University of Pennsylvania. Bethlehem is also known for its Christmas lights display, which has been a tradition since 1907.

The 18017 zip code covers much of Bethlehem's downtown area and includes many historic homes. In 2016, the median home value in this zip code was $146,500. This is higher than the statewide median home value of $123,700 but lower than the national median home value of $217,500. The average home size in this zip code is 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

There has been an increase in home equity values over the past few years in this zip code. In 2015, there was a 5% increase in home equity values compared to 2014 levels. This trend continued into 2016 with an 8% increase in values. This suggests that there are more buyers and sellers active in this area than previously believed and that prices are likely to continue to rise over time as more people enter into or exit the market.