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Egypt, PA
Census-designated place in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18052.
Population
3,053
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,075
ZIP codes
1
Egypt and its ZIP codes
Egypt at a glance
- Egypt is about 7.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $113,221 a year, 45% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,200 (35% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Egypt, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Egypt, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,221
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$343,200
Homeownership
95.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (812), Arab Americans (495), Puerto Ricans (469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lehigh County. PPP loans are for Egypt.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,643
203,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,913
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $6,867 per person
How people get to work
Egypt, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Egypt, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
423
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Egypt
1 in or overlapping Egypt. Population shown
Cities near Egypt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CementonCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| StilesCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| CoplayBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| NorthamptonBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| HokendauquaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Laurys StationCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| North CatasauquaBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| SchnecksvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.8 |
| CatasauquaBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| FullertonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.7 |
| CherryvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| WalnutportBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| SlatingtonBorough | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| CetroniaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| AllentownCity | 6.9 mi | 17.6 |
| DorneyvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Egypt, PA in?
- Egypt is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Egypt, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Egypt include 18052.
- What is the population of Egypt, PA?
- About 3,053 people live in Egypt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Egypt?
- Nearby places include Cementon (0.9 mi), Stiles (2 mi), Coplay (2.2 mi), Northampton (2.4 mi), Hokendauqua (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023