Fullerton, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Lehigh County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Fullerton based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
16,729
2023 ACS
Median Income
$63,357
2023
Median Home Value
$229,900
2023
Median Rent
$1,381
2023
Median Age
34.2
Unemployment
5.8%
Cost of Living Index
116.6
100 = national avg
Fullerton is a city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 16,729 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fullerton is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Fullerton is $63,357, and the median home value is $229,900. The cost of living index is 116.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,381 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, and the median age is 34.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
16,729
Male
8,554
51.1%
Female
8,175
48.9%
Median Age
34.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
15.7%
High School or Higher
40.9%
Foreign Born
23.0%
Veterans
3.7%
Married
38.3%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.489
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
58.7%
Foreign Born
23.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
32.9%
5,511 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
67.1%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
15,624
English Only
63.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
3,085 speakers
Limited English
16.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
83.6%
Limited English Proficiency
16.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
613
3.7% of population
Disability Rate
7.5%
46 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$41,850
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
592
96.6%
Female Veterans
21
3.4%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$41,850
Non-Veteran Income
$36,419
Difference
$5,431
14.9% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
46
Without Disability
567
Disability Rate
7.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
9,825
#1 Ancestry
German
14.6% (2,440)
#2 Ancestry
Arab
10.3% (1,729)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
6.7% (1,122)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
6,476
Family Households
4,349
67.2%
Married Couples
2,847
44.0%
Non-Family Households
2,127
32.8%
Single Mother Households
911
14.1%
Single Father Households
591
9.1%
Living Alone
1,595
24.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
3,197
In Married Couple
2,021
63.2%
With Single Mother
555
17.4%
With Single Father
621
19.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$78,125
Married Couple Income
$81,977
Single Mother Income
$49,702
Single Father Income
$82,825
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
415
Grandparents Responsible
54
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$63,357
-13% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,433
-15% vs national
Poverty Rate
15.8%
+16% vs national
Gini Index
0.4110
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.8%
+12% vs national
SNAP Recipients
13.5%
of households
How Fullerton Compares
Fullerton vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Fullerton is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Fullerton, PA has a median household income of $63,357, making it the 14,947th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher median household income than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Fullerton, PA has a per capita income of $31,433, making it the 15,722nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher per capita income than 44% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Fullerton, PA has a poverty rate of 15.8%, making it the 10,366th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher poverty rate than 67% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Fullerton, PA has a unemployment rate of 5.8%, making it the 9,577th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher unemployment rate than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fullerton. The median household income here is $63,357.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
+14% vs PA avg
Labor Force
9,898
Employed
9,278
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
40.9%
of adults 25+
Median Age
34.2
Work from Home
5.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$97.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
116.6
100 = national avg
+16.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$51,318
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$121,298
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,341
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,634
per month
The median household income in Fullerton, PA is $63,357, which is 13.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,433. The poverty rate of 15.8% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4110, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 9,898. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 79.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 116.6, which is 16.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 148.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,318 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$373,750
Median List Price
$304,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Days on Market
21
Active Inventory
6
Months of Supply
3.0
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
50.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
71.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
10
Pending Sales
7
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$227
Median List $/SF
$181
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Fullerton, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, home prices have risen 416.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 80.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 100.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 62.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ housing market rather than Fullerton alone.
Metro area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
Fullerton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Fullerton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Fullerton, PA has a median home value of $229,900, making it the 10,308th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher median home value than 63% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Fullerton, PA has a median rent of $1,381, making it the 4,917th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher median rent than 78% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Fullerton, PA has a price per square foot of $227, making it the 6,303rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher price per square foot than 70% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Fullerton, PA has a rent burden of 26.2%, making it the 2,730th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Fullerton has a higher rent burden than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$229,900
Median Rent
$1,381
Total Housing Units
6,779
Vacancy Rate
4.5%
Owner Occupied
51.3%
Renter Occupied
48.7%
Median Property Tax
$4,459
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,394
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$4,459
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.94%
of home value
Median Home Value
$229,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$4,413
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,459) by the median home value ($229,900). In Fullerton, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.94%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Fullerton, PA is $373,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 21 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $227. The median rent is $1,381 per month (Census ACS). About 51.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1965. There are 6,779 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,459. The effective tax rate is 1.94%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Fullerton. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
17
Public Assistance
$122.3M
Individual Assistance
$10.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $121.8M | $8.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | $382K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $77K | $1.5M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $439K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Water Shortage → | Drought | Aug 1965 | — | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Unknown | — | — | $116K |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Unknown | — | — | $62K |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Unknown | — | — | $16K |
Showing 20 of 24 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
965
Total Claims Paid
$12,424,349
Avg Claim Payout
$12,875
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,236,120
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.94
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $847,806 |
| 601.1: Generators; 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $318,174 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $70,140 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fullerton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, heat wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 965 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $122,302,497 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,283,696 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Fullerton has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Lehigh Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| St Luke'S Hospital - Anderson Campus | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| St Luke'S Hospital - Easton Campus | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
79.0%
+0% vs national
Public Transit
1.5%
+64% vs national
Work From Home
5.5%
-41% vs national
Carpool
11.6%
Walk
0.9%
How Fullerton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Fullerton, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 79.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.5% work from home, which is below the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 1.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.6% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
88.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
62.9%
of households
No Internet
7.9%
of households
Total Households
6,476
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.4%
of households
Smartphone
91.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
83.0%
of households
Tablet
58.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Fullerton vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
88.8% of households in Fullerton have broadband internet access. 62.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fullerton is located in Lehigh County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fullerton.
Election Overview
Source: Lehigh County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
96,317
50.7%
GOP Votes
91,207
48.0%
Total Votes
189,810
Margin
D+2.7%
Shift from 2020
R+4.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96,317 | 91,207 | 189,810 | 50.7% | 48.0% | D+2.7 |
| 2020 | 98,288 | 84,259 | 184,713 | 53.2% | 45.6% | D+7.6 |
| 2016 | 77,087 | 70,285 | 153,031 | 50.4% | 45.9% | D+4.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Lehigh County recorded 189,810 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.7% of the vote compared to 48.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+2.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lehigh County has shifted 1.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
27
Total Population
444,013
Avg Median Income
-$98,690,693
Avg Home Value
-$98,520,180
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18015 | 34,259 | $58,470 | $243,100 | $1,310 | 23.2 |
| 18017 | 40,463 | $88,946 | $310,600 | $1,535 | 16.8 |
| 18018 | 32,253 | $71,968 | $224,000 | $1,261 | 5.2 |
| 18020 | 21,144 | $122,610 | $348,900 | $1,493 | 13.0 |
| 18032 | 9,459 | $79,700 | $213,500 | $1,078 | 2.0 |
| 18034 | 9,501 | $134,137 | $398,300 | $1,399 | 11.0 |
| 18035 | 21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 18036 | 14,625 | $124,211 | $381,700 | $1,121 | 29.2 |
| 18037 | 7,459 | $82,710 | $240,500 | $1,152 | 7.6 |
| 18046 | 144 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 18049 | 18,693 | $93,924 | $282,500 | $1,316 | 15.0 |
| 18052 | 29,271 | $69,499 | $247,100 | $1,387 | 12.8 |
| 18055 | 11,947 | $90,087 | $293,800 | $1,273 | 20.0 |
| 18059 | 547 | $133,173 | $421,300 | N/A | 1.6 |
| 18065 | 444 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 18067 | 19,490 | $89,965 | $265,400 | $1,244 | 25.5 |
| 18069 | 8,804 | $125,357 | $407,200 | $2,225 | 14.1 |
| 18078 | 7,571 | $131,875 | $361,200 | $1,265 | 15.6 |
| 18086 | 316 | $66,721 | $262,300 | N/A | 0.1 |
| 18087 | 609 | $63,750 | $339,400 | $1,149 | 1.1 |
| 18101 | 5,789 | $41,542 | $153,800 | $1,337 | 0.3 |
| 18102 | 51,315 | $40,681 | $146,600 | $1,224 | 3.0 |
| 18103 | 47,336 | $72,545 | $242,400 | $1,333 | 17.2 |
| 18104 | 47,999 | $94,279 | $296,800 | $1,620 | 22.9 |
| 18106 | 6,437 | $86,361 | $361,200 | $1,554 | 8.0 |
| 18109 | 18,117 | $55,437 | $180,200 | $1,239 | 8.3 |
| 18195 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
Fullerton, PA has 27 ZIP codes with a combined population of 444,013. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$98,690,693. The average median home value is -$98,520,180. The average median monthly rent is -$148,147,092.
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