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Bethlehem, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18015

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

32,832
597/sq mi
$60,800
Median income
$281,700
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bethlehem pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
597
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 32,832 residents across 55.0 square miles, a density of 597 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18015 reports a modest median household income of $60,800 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,231. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.3%. The typical home here is valued at $281,700 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,353 monthly, and 50.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Northampton County, letting you compare 18015 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethlehem, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18015.

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 18015, Bethlehem, 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

32,832

Population

55.0

Area (sq mi)

597

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18015?

31.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.1%
African American 10.3%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%

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?

$60,800

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$35,231

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18015 ranks nationally

Bethlehem, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,800 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,002

Total Housing Units

12,150

Occupied Units

852

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$281,700

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,353

Median Rent

1957

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18015 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 178
2021 +14.1% 203
2022 +16.1% 236
2023 +12.0% 265
2024 +6.0% 281

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 595 business establishments in ZIP 18015, employing approximately 31,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,102,323,000.

595

Businesses

31,210

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 116 19.5%
Retail trade 73 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 66 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 7.6%
Manufacturing 39 6.5%
Construction 34 5.7%
Wholesale trade 31 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 25 4.2%
Information 22 3.7%
Finance and insurance 16 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.2%
Educational services 5 0.8%

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 18015 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 18015 ranks #3 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 18015 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 18015 ranks #6 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
18018 Bethlehem, PA 32,413 2.9 mi
18016 Bethlehem, PA 0 3.1 mi
18055 Hellertown, PA 11,780 3.7 mi
18017 Bethlehem, PA 37,549 4.9 mi
18034 Center Valley, PA 8,256 4.0 mi
18036 Coopersburg, PA 12,822 5.7 mi
18101 Allentown, PA 3,897 5.3 mi
18081 Springtown, PA 357 4.9 mi
18109 Allentown, PA 16,932 4.9 mi
18102 Allentown, PA 49,779 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northampton County

18042 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 41,570
18017 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 37,549
18045 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 26,391
18064 standard
Nazareth, PA
Pop: 24,073
18020 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 20,447
18067 standard
Northampton, PA
Pop: 17,852

Related Areas

Northampton County Bethlehem, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18015 in? ▼
ZIP code 18015 (Bethlehem) 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 18015? ▼
ZIP code 18015 in Bethlehem, PA has a population of 32,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18015 is $60,800, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18015 is $281,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18015 is White at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18015? ▼
ZIP code 18015 has 595 business establishments employing approximately 31,210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18015 are: Accommodation and food services (116), Retail trade (73), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18015 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 18015? ▼
In ZIP code 18015, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 18015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18015 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18015? ▼
In ZIP code 18015, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18015 is 16.6% 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.