The 8th Ward Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

A complete guide of the neighborhood from schools to diversity

Should You Move to 8th Ward?

Selecting the ideal neighborhood involves considering the amenities and characteristics of the surrounding area. This page deep dives into the 8th Ward neighborhood by understanding the schools in Lehigh County, economics and diversity of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metro and deep diving into the crime in 8th Ward’s 18102 zip code.

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Zip Code(s)

18102

Time Zone

America/New_York

County

Lehigh

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Total Population

861,889

10-Year Change

0.18%

Family Households

66.9%

Per Household

2.5

C
Diversity Grade
White alone
71.1%
Black or African American alone
5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
0.3%
Asian alone
2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0%
Hispanic or Latino
19.6%
Men vs. Women
Female 50.8%
D
Retirement
B
Raising a Family
Under 5 years
5.2%
Under 18 years
20.9%
Over 65 years
18.6%

How does Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton compare?

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Housing in 18102

Total Households

17,425

Own vs. Rent

Own 30.4%
Rent 69.55523673%

Typical Age of Homes

1939 or earlier

Common Residence Type

attached

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Allentown Schools

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B

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B-

B

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B-

B

C

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B
Student-Teacher Ratio

The Allentown City School District in Lehigh County, PA, is home to 16,189 students across 21 schools. Based on enrollment numbers, Allentown City Sd ranks #6 in Pennsylvania. Grades from K to 12 are offered in the district.

Allentown City School District received a student-teacher ratio grade of B, averaging 16.35 students per teacher.

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District Schools

21

Student Enrollments

16,189

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.35:1

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Crime in Lehigh

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Crime Rating: Very Low Crime

Total Crimes (2022)

NA

Crime Rate

Per 100,000 residents

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