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Macungie, PA
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,274
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,310
ZIP codes
0
Macungie and its ZIP codes
Macungie at a glance
- Macungie is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,677, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,900 (15% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,806 a month.
Local data for Macungie, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macungie, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,677
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$292,900
Median rent
$1,806/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,129), Puerto Ricans (584), Irish Americans (396).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lehigh County. PPP loans are for Macungie.
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
Macungie, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macungie, 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
85° / 20°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Macungie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient OaksCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.4 |
| AlburtisBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| WescosvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| EmmausBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.9 |
| TrexlertownCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| BreinigsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.4 |
| DorneyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| CetroniaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HerefordCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| MertztownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| AllentownCity | 6.6 mi | 17.6 |
| MaxatawnyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ToptonBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SpinnerstownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| East GreenvilleBorough | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| BallyBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Macungie, PA in?
- Macungie is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Macungie, PA?
- About 3,274 people live in Macungie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Macungie?
- Nearby places include Ancient Oaks (2.1 mi), Alburtis (2.5 mi), Wescosville (3 mi), Emmaus (3.5 mi), Trexlertown (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023