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The current estimated population of Alburtis, Pennsylvania is 2,610, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Alburtis has seen steady population growth, due to its location within the Lehigh Valley and its appeal as a small, family-oriented town.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1913
  • County: Lehigh
  • Land area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 4,350 people per square mile
  • Area code: 610
  • Zip code: 18011

Geography and Location

Alburtis, Pennsylvania is located in Lehigh County, in eastern Pennsylvania, part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley. The town is situated near State Route 100, providing easy access to nearby larger towns and cities. Alburtis is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and farmland, giving it a peaceful, suburban feel. The community is known for its historic downtown and small-town charm while being close enough to the larger cities of Allentown and Bethlehem for convenient commuting. Alburtis’ proximity to outdoor recreational opportunities in the Lehigh Valley makes it a desirable place for families and nature lovers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $52,361
Median house value: $98,500

Population by Race

Races in Alburtis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Asian Indian (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (44.5%), Irish (12.3%), Italian (9.7%), English (6.8%), United States (3.4%), Polish (3.4%).

Elevation: 560 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alburtis

  • High school or higher: 80.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alburtis borough

  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

3.0% Foreign born (1.6% Asia, 1.2% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +699 (+49.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alburtis:

  • NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR KIDS IN CRISES (about 8 miles; OREFIELD, PA)
  • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; ALLENTOWN, PA)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ALLENTOWN, PA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alburtis:

  • LEHIGH VALLEY INTERNATIONAL (about 16 miles; ALLENTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: ABE)
  • READING REGIONAL/CARL A SPAATZ FIELD (about 27 miles; READING, PA; Abbreviation: RDG)
  • PHILADELPHIA INTL (about 52 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Abbreviation: PHL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alburtis:

  • ALLENTOWN QUEEN CITY MUNI (about 10 miles; ALLENTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: 1N9)
  • BUTTER VALLEY GOLF PORT (about 10 miles; BALLY, PA; Abbreviation: 7N8)
  • KUTZTOWN (about 13 miles; KUTZTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: N31)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alburtis:

  • MUHLENBERG COLLEGE (about 9 miles; Allentown, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,334)
  • LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 12 miles; SCHNECKSVILLE, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,145)
  • KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 13 miles; KUTZTOWN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 7,101)
  • LEHIGH UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; BETHLEHEM, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,725)
  • NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; BETHLEHEM, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,128)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE BERKS (about 29 miles; READING, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,003)
  • LAFAYETTE COLLEGE (about 29 miles; EASTON, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,218)

Public primary/middle school in Alburtis:

  • ALBURTIS EL SCH (Students: 235; Grades: KG – 04)

Private primary/middle school in Alburtis:

  • MAGIC YEARS CC AND LRNG CTR (Students: 28; Location: 135 QUARRY ROAD; Grades: PK – KG)

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