Bangor, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18013
Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,802
- 114/sq mi High-density area
- $78,847
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bangor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 114
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18013 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18013 (Bangor, PA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 240.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18013 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bangor, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,802 residents across 155.9 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18013 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,847 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,436. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $259,600 (14% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,144; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 18013 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 18013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bangor, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18013.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18013, Bangor, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,802
Population
155.9
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18013?
41.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,847
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$44,436
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18013 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bangor, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,847 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,248housing units
7,248
Total Housing Units
6,755
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,600
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18013 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 161 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 208 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 226 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 241 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 311 business establishments in ZIP 18013, employing approximately 2,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,109,000.
311
Businesses
2,181
Employees
$101.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 54 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18013 vs 18063 →
ZIP 18013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
29,840 residents
- 18013
Bangor (18013)
17,802 residents
- 18040
Easton (18040)
15,742 residents
- 07823 7,571
Belvidere (07823)
7,571 residents
- 18072 6,571
Pen Argyl (18072)
6,571 residents
- 18091 5,926
Wind Gap (18091)
5,926 residents
- 18343 3,982
Mount Bethel (18343)
3,982 residents
- 18327 700
Delaware Water Gap (18327)
700 residents
- 18063 548
Martins Creek (18063)
548 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18013 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18040
Easton (18040)
$107,016 median income
- 18327
Delaware Water Gap (18327)
$96,094 median income
- 07823
Belvidere (07823)
$85,522 median income
- 18072
Pen Argyl (18072)
$80,716 median income
- 18343
Mount Bethel (18343)
$80,491 median income
- 18091
Wind Gap (18091)
$80,464 median income
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
$79,949 median income
- 18013
Bangor (18013)
$78,847 median income
- 18063
Martins Creek (18063)
$64,963 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18013 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18063 | Martins Creek, PA | 548 | 4.9 mi |
| 18072 | Pen Argyl, PA | 6,571 | 4.5 mi |
| 18343 | Mount Bethel, PA | 3,982 | 4.4 mi |
| 18351 | Portland, PA | 518 | 6.1 mi |
| 07833 | Delaware, NJ | 157 | 6.1 mi |
| 18327 | Delaware Water Gap, PA | 700 | 8.6 mi |
| 18040 | Easton, PA | 15,742 | 7.9 mi |
| 07823 | Belvidere, NJ | 7,571 | 7.3 mi |
| 08865 | Phillipsburg, NJ | 29,840 | 10.1 mi |
| 18091 | Wind Gap, PA | 5,926 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18013, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,802 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18013 in?
ZIP code 18013 (Bangor) is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18013?
ZIP code 18013 in Bangor, PA has a population of 17,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18013?
The median household income in ZIP 18013 is $78,847, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18013?
The median home value in ZIP 18013 is $259,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18013 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18013?
ZIP code 18013 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 2,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18013 are: Construction (54), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18013 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18013?
In ZIP code 18013, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18013 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18013?
In ZIP code 18013, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18013 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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