Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,307 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 72,977 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 22,610 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 25,136 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 23,441 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 77,287 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,878 ▲ 14% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,386 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,358/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 139,533 |
| Vacant Units | 7,609 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Northampton County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 29 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 340,360 residents. With a median age of 41.95, it is a middle-aged county.
Northampton County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,877 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Northampton County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $275,386 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,358. Homeownership rates are high at 69.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Northampton County are primarily White (72.18%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Northampton County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 29 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18013 | Bangor | 17,805 | $76,116 | $245,700 | $1,088 | 4.4% | 35.6% |
| 18014 | Bath | 12,474 | $75,762 | $277,700 | $1,126 | 2.4% | 36.0% |
| 18015 | Bethlehem | 34,259 | $58,470 | $243,100 | $1,310 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
| 18017 | Bethlehem | 40,463 | $88,946 | $310,600 | $1,535 | 5.9% | 51.1% |
| 18018 | Bethlehem | 32,253 | $71,968 | $224,000 | $1,261 | 5.4% | 48.0% |
| 18020 | Bethlehem | 21,144 | $122,610 | $348,900 | $1,493 | 3.5% | 51.3% |
| 18038 | Danielsville | 3,459 | $111,515 | $248,200 | $1,689 | 2.8% | 27.4% |
| 18040 | Easton | 17,183 | $108,994 | $347,800 | $1,410 | 4.0% | 53.0% |
| 18042 | Easton | 44,797 | $75,806 | $205,900 | $1,245 | 4.8% | 38.3% |
| 18045 | Easton | 29,896 | $109,068 | $301,300 | $1,802 | 4.5% | 54.2% |
| 18055 | Hellertown | 11,947 | $90,087 | $293,800 | $1,273 | 5.0% | 47.7% |
| 18063 | Martins Creek | 277 | $61,964 | $203,900 | $790 | 0.0% | 27.4% |
| 18343 | Mount Bethel | 3,877 | $79,861 | $274,300 | $1,179 | 2.3% | 39.5% |
| 18064 | Nazareth | 27,073 | $102,857 | $354,700 | $1,235 | 1.9% | 48.4% |
| 18067 | Northampton | 19,490 | $89,965 | $265,400 | $1,244 | 3.2% | 39.5% |
| 18072 | Pen Argyl | 7,053 | $79,067 | $244,100 | $1,525 | 6.5% | 38.5% |
| 18351 | Portland | 695 | $71,667 | $258,600 | $1,354 | 16.8% | 30.6% |
| 18083 | Stockertown | 463 | $108,333 | $264,400 | $1,375 | 2.1% | 37.3% |
| 18085 | Tatamy | 1,162 | $104,063 | $275,000 | $1,375 | 3.8% | 45.7% |
| 18086 | Treichlers | 316 | $66,721 | $262,300 | — | 0.0% | 26.9% |
| 18088 | Walnutport | 8,162 | $76,025 | $241,200 | $1,236 | 4.0% | 32.3% |
| 18091 | Wind Gap | 6,091 | $78,042 | $249,800 | $1,290 | 6.9% | 39.5% |