City

Pen Argyl, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,053Population
💰$79,067Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$244,100Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,818 (41.3%)
Some College376 (8.5%)
Associates492 (11.2%)
Bachelors620 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree1,076 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College8.5%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,067 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,100 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,525/mo
Total Housing Units2,779
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Pen Argyl, PA

Pen Argyl is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,053 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Pen Argyl is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,067 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pen Argyl is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,525 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pen Argyl is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pen Argyl
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18072 7,053 $79,067 $244,100 $1,525 6.5% 38.5% 73.1%