Allentown
City in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Allentown is a city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with 125,845 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dorneyville, 2.5 miles SW.
- 125,845residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 17.6 sq miland area · 45.5 km²
- 7,165 / sq mipopulation density
- 18101main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Allentown
Allentown is a city in eastern Pennsylvania, United States. The county seat of Lehigh County, it is the third-most populous city in Pennsylvania, with a population of 125,845 as of the 2020 census. It is also the most populous city in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation as of 2020.
Founded in 1762, Allentown is located on the Lehigh River, a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the Delaware River. It is the largest of three adjacent cities, including Bethlehem and Easton in Lehigh and Northampton counties, in the Lehigh Valley region. Allentown is located 48 miles (77 km) north of Philadelphia and 78 miles (126 km) west of New York City.
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Living in Allentown
- Median household income
- $55,494
- Median home value
- $206,600
- Median rent
- $1,317/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Allentown had 125,845 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 125,845 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,165 per sq mi (2,766 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Allentown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lehigh County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 125,845 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.56 sq mi (45.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5936° N, 75.4784° W |
| ZIP codes | 18101, 18102, 18103 |
| Official website | allentownpa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Allentown
- Dorneyville2.5 mi SW
- Fullerton2.6 mi N
- Salisbury2.6 mi E
- Cetronia3.5 mi W
- South Whitehall3.9 mi NW
- Emmaus4.2 mi S
- Catasauqua4.3 mi N
- Fountain Hill4.4 mi E
- Wescosville4.4 mi SW
- Hanover4.4 mi NE
- Hokendauqua4.6 mi N
- Whitehall4.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Allentown
What county is Allentown in?
Allentown is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Allentown, PA?
125,845 people lived in Allentown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Allentown, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18101. Other ZIP codes: 18102, 18103.
What is the elevation of Allentown?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Allentown?
Dorneyville (2.5 mi), Fullerton (2.6 mi), Salisbury (2.6 mi), Cetronia (3.5 mi), South Whitehall (3.9 mi).
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