City

Wind Gap, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,091Population
💰$78,042Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$249,800Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 1%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,789 (40.1%)
Some College490 (11%)
Associates396 (8.9%)
Bachelors466 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,295 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 11%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College11.0%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,042 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$249,800 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,290/mo
Total Housing Units2,585
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Wind Gap, PA

Wind Gap is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,091 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Wind Gap is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,042 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wind Gap is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,290 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wind Gap is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wind Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18091 6,091 $78,042 $249,800 $1,290 6.9% 39.5% 63.1%