ZIP Code 18017
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Bethlehem · Northampton County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 37,549
- Median income
- $91,173
- Median home value
- $336,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.9%
- Land area
- 41.9 sq mi
897/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 18017 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has a population of 37,549. The median household income is $91,173, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $336,100, 21% above the US average. 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18017 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.9 square miles in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 37,549 residents, producing a population density of 897 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18017 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18017 sits at $91,173 (17% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,344. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $336,100 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,597 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18017 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northampton County, so you can benchmark 18017 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18017.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
187 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18017, Bethlehem, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
37,549
Population
41.9
Area (sq mi)
897
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18017?
45.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
8.6%
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?
$91,173
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$46,344
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,092
Total Housing Units
16,597
Occupied Units
495
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$336,100
Median Home Value
+48% vs state
$1,597
Median Rent
1973
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18017 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 174 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 195 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 224 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 245 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 256 |
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 985 business establishments in ZIP 18017, employing approximately 28,324 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,855,288,000.
985
Businesses
28,324
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 187 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 74 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 50 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 4.2% |
| Information | 25 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.1% |
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 18017 vs 18016 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18016 | Bethlehem, PA | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 18018 | Bethlehem, PA | 32,413 | 2.3 mi |
| 18020 | Bethlehem, PA | 20,447 | 3.3 mi |
| 18109 | Allentown, PA | 16,932 | 3.2 mi |
| 18032 | Catasauqua, PA | 9,285 | 4.2 mi |
| 18015 | Bethlehem, PA | 32,832 | 4.9 mi |
| 18052 | Whitehall, PA | 26,902 | 6.2 mi |
| 18014 | Bath, PA | 11,387 | 7.4 mi |
| 18101 | Allentown, PA | 3,897 | 5.9 mi |
| 18102 | Allentown, PA | 49,779 | 5.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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