How long is the commute from Egypt, PA?
Workers who live in Egypt, PA take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±11.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Egypt get to work
| Means of transportation | Egypt | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±8.8 points) | 72.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±4.6 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.6 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±10.5 points) | 14.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Egypt, the average commute is not measurably different from Lehigh County (24.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Egypt, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lehigh County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lehigh County, Egypt ranks 2 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 72 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Egypt
| Vehicles available | Egypt | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±6.8 points) | 8.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±8.9 points) | 33.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±11.6 points) | 37.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±7.9 points) | 20.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Egypt, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lehigh County (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Egypt
| Egypt | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±10.5 points) | 14.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±6.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±6.8 points) | 90.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Egypt, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lehigh County (90.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Egypt
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | — | 30.9 minutes (±11.6) | — |
| Cementon | 0.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stiles | 1.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Coplay | 2.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton | 2.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Whitehall Township | 2.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hokendauqua | 2.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Township | 2.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Catasauqua | 3.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cementon | 32.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Egypt | 30.9 minutes (±11.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Dorneyville | 30.1 minutes (±10.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Schnecksville | 30.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Hokendauqua | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Breinigsville | 27.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Stiles | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Fullerton | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Egypt is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Whitehall Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Egypt
How long is the average commute in Egypt?
Workers who live in Egypt, PA take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Egypt without a car?
7.5% of households in Egypt have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Egypt?
21.3% (±10.5 points) of workers who live in Egypt worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Egypt CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Egypt CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Egypt CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Egypt CDP, Pennsylvania (place:22696, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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