| ZIP Code | 18085 |
|---|---|
| City | Tatamy |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 385 ft |
| Latitude | 40.741702 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.254287 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42095 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 325 (42.9%) |
| Some College | 39 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 48 (6.3%) |
| Bachelors | 103 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 243 (32.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,063 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,375/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 398 |
| Vacant Units | 5 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 398 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 18085 is located in Tatamy, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. With a population of 1,162, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 18085 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,063 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18085 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,375 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 18085 is primarily White (83.30%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.5%. Household income has grown by 74% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18085 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 18085 in Tatamy, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,162 residents, a median household income of $104,063, and a median home value of $275,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.