Danielsville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18038
Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,091
- 91/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $117,121
- Median income Above-median income area
- $279,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Danielsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 91
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18038 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 18038 (Danielsville, PA) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.6 in 2023 to 259.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18038 covers 33.9 square miles in Danielsville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,091 residents on file, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18038 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,121 (50% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,179. The poverty rate is 1.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,700 (23% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,608.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 18038 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 18038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danielsville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18038.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 18038, Danielsville, 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
3,091
Population
33.9
Area (sq mi)
91
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18038?
48.9
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$117,121
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$45,179
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18038 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Danielsville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$117,121 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,500housing units
1,500
Total Housing Units
1,395
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,700
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,608
Median Rent
1968
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18038 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 175 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 199 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 238 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 251 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 259 |
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 27 business establishments in ZIP 18038, employing approximately 387 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,626,000.
27
Businesses
387
Employees
$24.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 37.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 18038 vs 18067 →
ZIP 18038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18067
Northampton (18067)
17,852 residents
- 18014
Bath (18014)
11,387 residents
- 18071
Palmerton (18071)
10,578 residents
- 18058
Kunkletown (18058)
9,464 residents
- 18032
Catasauqua (18032)
9,285 residents
- 18088
Walnutport (18088)
8,375 residents
- 18038 3,091
Danielsville (18038)
3,091 residents
- 18059 1,228
Laurys Station (18059)
1,228 residents
- 18333 712
Kresgeville (18333)
712 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18038 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18059
Laurys Station (18059)
$167,961 median income
- 18038
Danielsville (18038)
$117,121 median income
- 18067
Northampton (18067)
$93,652 median income
- 18088
Walnutport (18088)
$82,083 median income
- 18014
Bath (18014)
$82,027 median income
- 18032
Catasauqua (18032)
$81,098 median income
- 18058
Kunkletown (18058)
$73,041 median income
- 18071
Palmerton (18071)
$70,217 median income
- 18086
Treichlers (18086)
$69,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18038 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18067 | Northampton, PA | 17,852 | 5.5 mi |
| 18014 | Bath, PA | 11,387 | 4.4 mi |
| 18088 | Walnutport, PA | 8,375 | 4.4 mi |
| 18035 | Cherryville, PA | 241 | 4.5 mi |
| 18058 | Kunkletown, PA | 9,464 | 6.6 mi |
| 18333 | Kresgeville, PA | 712 | 7.4 mi |
| 18086 | Treichlers, PA | 398 | 5.3 mi |
| 18059 | Laurys Station, PA | 1,228 | 5.8 mi |
| 18071 | Palmerton, PA | 10,578 | 5.7 mi |
| 18032 | Catasauqua, PA | 9,285 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18038, 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 (3,091 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 18038 in?
ZIP code 18038 (Danielsville) 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 18038?
ZIP code 18038 in Danielsville, PA has a population of 3,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18038?
The median household income in ZIP 18038 is $117,121, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18038?
The median home value in ZIP 18038 is $279,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18038 is White at 97.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18038?
ZIP code 18038 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18038?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18038 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18038?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18038 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 18038?
In ZIP code 18038, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18038?
In ZIP code 18038, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18038 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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