18235, Lehighton, PA

Lehighton is a small town in the 18235 zip code of Pennsylvania. The town has a population of just over 2,000 people and is located about 30 miles east of Philadelphia. Lehighton is known for its coal mining history and has been a center of industry since the 1800s.

The 18235 zip code has a median home value of $130,000 and a median household income of $60,000. The town's unemployment rate is just over 3%. Lehighton's housing market is very tight with only about 4% of homes available for sale. This high demand has driven up home prices in the area to above average levels. In fact, the average home value in Lehighton is almost double the national average.

Despite these high prices, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers in Lehighton. The town's population growth rate is below average which means that there are plenty of homes that are currently available but may not be for long. Additionally, many homeowners in Lehighton have taken advantage of low interest rates to refinance their homes which has helped to keep prices high despite limited supply.