City

Mount Bethel, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,877Population
💰$79,861Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$274,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 2.5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic9.3%
Black2.5%
Asian1.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
42%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,282 (43.1%)
Some College243 (8.2%)
Associates266 (8.9%)
Bachelors212 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree963 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College8.2%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,861 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$274,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,179/mo
Total Housing Units1,879
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Mount Bethel, PA

Mount Bethel is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,877 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Mount Bethel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,861 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Bethel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,179 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Bethel is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18343 3,877 $79,861 $274,300 $1,179 2.3% 39.5% 82.4%