City

Bethlehem, PA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Northampton County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥128,119Population
💰$82,078Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$277,070Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.1%Hispanic: 24.2%Black: 6.6%Asian: 3.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White62.1%
Hispanic24.2%
Black6.6%
Asian3.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma911 (1.1%)
HS Graduate22,756 (28.2%)
Some College8,521 (10.6%)
Associates9,543 (11.8%)
Bachelors8,417 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree30,492 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College10.6%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,078 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$277,070 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,399/mo
Total Housing Units52,249
Vacant Units2,216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northampton County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 128,119 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.47 years.

Economically, Bethlehem is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,078 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bethlehem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,070, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,398 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethlehem is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (62.11%).

Bethlehem, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bethlehem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18015 34,259 $58,470 $243,100 $1,310 9.1% 41.7% 50.0%
18017 40,463 $88,946 $310,600 $1,535 5.9% 51.1% 67.4%
18018 32,253 $71,968 $224,000 $1,261 5.4% 48.0% 54.2%
18020 21,144 $122,610 $348,900 $1,493 3.5% 51.3% 85.4%

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