| ZIP Code | 18055 |
|---|---|
| City | Hellertown |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 747 ft |
| Latitude | 40.591583 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.304353 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.7% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,729 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 736 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 931 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 676 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,373 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,087 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,273/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,946 |
| Vacant Units | 219 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,946 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 219 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 18055 is located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. With a population of 11,947, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.7 years. Economically, 18055 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,087 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18055 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $293,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,273 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 18055 is primarily White (84.76%). Residents are well-educated — 47.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18055 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 18055 in Hellertown, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,947 residents, a median household income of $90,087, and a median home value of $293,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.