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Bath, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18014

Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,387
132/sq mi
$82,027
Median income
$288,700
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bath pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18014 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,387 residents across 86.4 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18014 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,027 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,971. Poverty here runs at 9.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Median home value sits at $288,700 (27% above the state average), median rent at $1,232 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northampton County, so you can benchmark 18014 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 18014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bath, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18014.

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 18014, Bath, 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

11,387

Population

86.4

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 18014?

44.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$82,027

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$39,971

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18014 ranks nationally

Bath, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,027 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,801

Total Housing Units

4,617

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$288,700

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,232

Median Rent

1977

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18014 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 172
2021 +11.1% 191
2022 +16.9% 223
2023 +7.8% 240
2024 +4.2% 250

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 231 business establishments in ZIP 18014, employing approximately 2,373 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,613,000.

231

Businesses

2,373

Employees

$123.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 21.2%
Other services (except public administration) 36 15.6%
Retail trade 26 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.1%
Manufacturing 17 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.2%
Finance and insurance 9 3.9%
Wholesale trade 7 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.2%

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 18014 vs 18064 →

ZIP 18014 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 18014 ranks #5 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 18014 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 18014 ranks #7 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
18064 Nazareth, PA 24,073 4.8 mi
18038 Danielsville, PA 3,091 4.4 mi
18067 Northampton, PA 17,852 4.9 mi
18017 Bethlehem, PA 37,549 7.4 mi
18035 Cherryville, PA 241 6.9 mi
18088 Walnutport, PA 8,375 7.7 mi
18016 Bethlehem, PA 0 9.2 mi
18091 Wind Gap, PA 5,926 6.3 mi
18018 Bethlehem, PA 32,413 9.5 mi
18083 Stockertown, PA 530 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northampton County

18042 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 41,570
18017 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 37,549
18015 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 32,832
18045 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 26,391
18064 standard
Nazareth, PA
Pop: 24,073
18020 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 20,447

Related Areas

Northampton County Bath, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18014 in? ▼
ZIP code 18014 (Bath) 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 18014? ▼
ZIP code 18014 in Bath, PA has a population of 11,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18014? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18014 is $82,027, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18014? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18014 is $288,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18014? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18014 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18014? ▼
ZIP code 18014 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 2,373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18014? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18014 are: Construction (49), Other services (except public administration) (36), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18014? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18014 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 18014? ▼
In ZIP code 18014, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 18014? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18014 is 26.6 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 18014? ▼
In ZIP code 18014, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18014? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18014 is 9.9% 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.