Housing data for Upper Milford Township, PA
Upper Milford Township, PA has an estimated 8,057 residents and 3,004 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lehigh County.
12.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,190 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+4.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 8,057 (±18)
- Housing units
- 3,004 (±169)
- Households that rent
- 12.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,190
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +4.4%
What stands out in Upper Milford Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.2% (±1.6 points) in Upper Milford Township, lower than in Lehigh County (15.4%).
Households that rent: 12.2% (±3.7 points) in Upper Milford Township, lower than in Lehigh County (34.4%).
Households without a vehicle: 2.6% (±2.3 points) in Upper Milford Township, lower than in Lehigh County (8.3%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 28.5% (±5.9 points) in Upper Milford Township, higher than in Lehigh County (18.4%).
- Types of homes in Upper Milford Township
- Renters and owners in Upper Milford Township
- Commute and cars in Upper Milford Township
- Heating fuel in Upper Milford Township
Housing in Upper Milford Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,190 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,226 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 39.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 12.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $110,139 median household income
- Home values: $396,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,220 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,835 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 84.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 50.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 38.7% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +4.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Upper Milford Township against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Upper Milford Township | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,057 (±18) | 378,792 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,004 (±169) | 151,220 (±109) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 12.2% (±3.7 points) | 34.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 (±$81) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $110,139 (±$22,800) | $80,079 (±$1,728) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $396,100 (±$26,831) | $300,400 (±$5,846) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,835 (±$468) | $4,651 (±$56) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 50.9% (±9.4 points) | 64.7% (±1.5 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.3 minutes (±1.9) | 24.9 minutes (±0.5) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.4% (±3.0 points) | 90.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 47.9 years (±2.7) | 39.6 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Upper Milford Township covers 18.0 square miles of land, about 449 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Upper Milford Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,718 (±21) | 8,057 (±18) | +4.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,212 (±119) | 3,004 (±169) | −6.5% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,081 (±$89) | $1,190 (±$81) | +10.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $282,100 (±$17,932) | $396,100 (±$26,831) | +40.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $89,413 (±$6,181) | $110,139 (±$22,800) | +23.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,911 (±$124) | $2,220 (±$138) | +16.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,401 (±$199) | $5,835 (±$468) | +32.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 9.9% (±3.5 points) | 12.2% (±3.7 points) | +2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Lehigh County
Upper Milford Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Lehigh County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lehigh County recorded 160 violent and 1,095 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Upper Milford Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18049 | 61% | 18,941 | $1,360 | $315,700 | $93,694 |
| 18092 | 46% | 3,230 | $1,181 | $422,200 | $112,721 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Upper Milford Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macungie | 2.3 mi | $1,806 | $292,900 | 49.2% |
| Lower Milford Township | 3.0 mi | $1,512 | $430,500 | 9.5% |
| Emmaus | 3.1 mi | $1,389 | $266,000 | 36.0% |
| Hereford | 3.3 mi | $1,660 | $78,000 | 36.0% |
| Lower Macungie Township | 3.6 mi | $1,861 | $406,500 | 14.2% |
| Alburtis | 4.2 mi | $1,732 | $267,700 | 24.2% |
| Ancient Oaks | 4.4 mi | $1,842 | $432,800 | 20.7% |
| Hereford Township | 4.6 mi | $1,590 | $392,600 | 17.9% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Upper Milford Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | $1,065 | $382,500 | $108,083 | 11.4% |
| Indiana Township | $1,316 | $379,200 | $115,375 | 16.8% |
| Monaghan Township | $1,121 | $315,600 | $111,304 | 8.2% |
| Brecknock Township (Berks County) | $1,219 | $353,300 | $129,432 | 12.0% |
| Buffalo Township (Butler County) | $1,141 | $320,700 | $99,635 | 8.1% |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | $1,219 | $359,100 | $108,958 | 11.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Upper Milford Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,302 | $1,519 | $1,839 | $2,306 | $2,482 |
HUD income limits for Upper Milford Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 people | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $104,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Upper Milford Township
What is the average rent in Upper Milford Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Upper Milford Township is $1,190 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Upper Milford Township?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Upper Milford Township, PA is $1,226 (±$186) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Upper Milford Township?
Upper Milford Township has an estimated 363 (±115) renting households, 12.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Upper Milford Township?
The median household income in Upper Milford Township is $110,139 (±$22,800) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Upper Milford Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $396,100 (±$26,831) for owner-occupied homes in Upper Milford Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Upper Milford Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Upper Milford Township, PA is $2,220 (±$138) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Upper Milford Township growing?
In Upper Milford Township, the number of residents went from 7,718 in 2015–2019 to 8,057 in 2020–2024 (+4.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Upper Milford Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Upper Milford Township are 18049, 18092.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 18049?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18049 is $1,360 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 Upper Milford township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79160, in state:42 county:077).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .