| ZIP Code | 18015 |
|---|---|
| City | Bethlehem |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 380 ft |
| Latitude | 40.587439 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.366758 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 310 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,478 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 2,301 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 2,165 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,877 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,449 (31%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,470 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,100 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,310/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,867 |
| Vacant Units | 986 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,867 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 986 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 18015 is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. With a population of 34,259, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 18015 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,470 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18015 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,310 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.0%) and renters (50.0%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 18015 is majority White (52.60%). Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.4%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18015 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 18015 in Bethlehem, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 34,259 residents, a median household income of $58,470, and a median home value of $243,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.