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 High-density area
- $60,800
- Median income Below-median income area
- $281,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18015 (Bethlehem, PA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.8 in 2023 to 280.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,231. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $281,700 (24% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,353; 50.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 18015 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 18015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethlehem, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18015.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 45
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18015?
31.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
11.5%
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?
$60,800
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,002housing units
13,002
Total Housing Units
12,150
Occupied Units
852
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,700
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18015 vs 18018 →
ZIP 18015 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18102
Allentown (18102)
49,779 residents
- 18017
Bethlehem (18017)
37,549 residents
- 18015
Bethlehem (18015)
32,832 residents
- 18018
Bethlehem (18018)
32,413 residents
- 18109 16,932
Allentown (18109)
16,932 residents
- 18036 12,822
Coopersburg (18036)
12,822 residents
- 18055 11,780
Hellertown (18055)
11,780 residents
- 18034 8,256
Center Valley (18034)
8,256 residents
- 18101 3,897
Allentown (18101)
3,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18015 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18034
Center Valley (18034)
$153,200 median income
- 18036
Coopersburg (18036)
$129,123 median income
- 18017
Bethlehem (18017)
$91,173 median income
- 18055
Hellertown (18055)
$90,234 median income
- 18018
Bethlehem (18018)
$75,417 median income
- 18015 $60,800
Bethlehem (18015)
$60,800 median income
- 18109 $58,031
Allentown (18109)
$58,031 median income
- 18101 $44,773
Allentown (18101)
$44,773 median income
- 18102 $43,085
Allentown (18102)
$43,085 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18015, 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 (32,832 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 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.
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