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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
$78,847
Median income
$259,600
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,436. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $259,600 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,144 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.9%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northampton County, so you can benchmark 18013 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 18013?

41.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

$44,436

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18013 ranks nationally

Bangor, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,847 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,248

Total Housing Units

6,755

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$259,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 18013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18013 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

Northampton County Bangor, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.