Home internet in Allentown, PA
46,039 households, 16.3% of them without an internet subscription: that is Allentown in the latest Census. Below, what reaches a typical address here and which Allentown ZIP codes our agents can check.
- 83.7% of Allentown households are connected; 16.3% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 65.9% of homes, 10.3 points below the Pennsylvania figure.
- Call line covers 6 Allentown ZIP codes: 18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109.
Internet in Allentown by the numbers
| Households | Allentown | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 83.7% | 91.2% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 65.9% | 76.2% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 15% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 5.1% | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 16.3% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Allentown city, Pennsylvania, 46,039 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
What to expect at a Allentown address
65.9% of Allentown households have a wired line (cable, fiber or DSL), 10.3 points below the Pennsylvania figure of 76.2% and 10.4 points below the national 76.3%. Among the 4 Pennsylvania cities on this site, Allentown ranks 4th for its wired share.
Fewer Allentown homes use a wired line than in most places. Often the cause is cost rather than coverage: the lower your bill guide covers the plan types and fees to question before you order.
Phone-only households make up 15% of the city, 3.1 points above the statewide 11.9%; 16.3% have no internet subscription at all, 7.5 points above Pennsylvania overall (8.8%).
The rest of the picture: 5.1% of Allentown households use satellite (about the same as the Pennsylvania figure of 4.6%) and 16.3% have no internet subscription at all. Those 7,504 unconnected homes are the group most likely to benefit from a plan check and from the federal Lifeline discount.
Check a Allentown ZIP code
The agents who answer our number can check addresses in these 6 Allentown ZIP codes: 18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109. Type your ZIP in the box; if it is on the list the call button stays live. That is 1.6% of all the Pennsylvania ZIP codes on our list and the 4th largest group of any Pennsylvania city.
6 Allentown ZIP codes are on the call list.
Ordering internet in Allentown
- Check the ZIP on this page, then call with the full address.
- If two wired lines reach the house, take the one with faster upload unless the price gap is large.
- Read the plan's broadband label before you agree; the label guide shows the fields that matter.
- Renting an apartment? The one-provider apartment guide covers what to do when the building limits your choice.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Pennsylvania cities are on the Pennsylvania page.
Common questions
Is Allentown well connected?
83.7% of households have an internet subscription and 65.9% have a wired line, 10.3 points below the Pennsylvania average. Coverage in the city is broad; the gap is mostly homes that have a line available and do not subscribe.
What is the fastest internet in Allentown?
Fiber where it has been built, then cable. Fiber is the only type with upload as fast as download. Which one reaches you depends on the block, so check the address rather than the ZIP alone.
Which Allentown ZIP codes does the call line cover?
6 of them: 18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109. The ZIP box on this page confirms yours in one step; a covered ZIP keeps the call button active.