City

Hellertown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥11,947Population
💰$90,087Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$293,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.7%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic9.8%
Black1.5%
Asian1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads47.7% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,729 (32.1%)
Some College736 (8.7%)
Associates931 (11%)
Bachelors676 (8%)
Graduate Degree3,373 (39.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 39.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College8.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate39.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,087 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$293,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,273/mo
Total Housing Units4,946
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Hellertown, PA

Hellertown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,947 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Hellertown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,087 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hellertown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,273 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hellertown is well-educated. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.76%).

Hellertown, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Hellertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18055 11,947 $90,087 $293,800 $1,273 5.0% 47.7% 80.3%