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Hellertown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18055

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

11,780
212/sq mi
$90,234
Median income
$324,000
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hellertown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
212
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hellertown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,780 residents across 55.5 square miles, a density of 212 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18055 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,234 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,631. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. Housing costs here run $324,000 for a typical home value (43% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,397 a month; 78.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 18055 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Northampton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hellertown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18055.

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 18055, Hellertown, 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

11,780

Population

55.5

Area (sq mi)

212

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18055?

46.1

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$90,234

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$47,631

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18055 ranks nationally

Hellertown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,234 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,953

Total Housing Units

4,703

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$324,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,397

Median Rent

1965

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)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18055 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 169
2021 +10.8% 188
2022 +9.8% 206
2023 +15.7% 238
2024 +3.4% 246

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 245 business establishments in ZIP 18055, employing approximately 2,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,600,000.

245

Businesses

2,189

Employees

$76.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 38 15.5%
Construction 33 13.5%
Retail trade 33 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 30 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.5%
Finance and insurance 14 5.7%
Information 7 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 18055 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 18055 ranks #6 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 18055 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 18055 ranks #5 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
18081 Springtown, PA 357 2.0 mi
18015 Bethlehem, PA 32,832 3.7 mi
18077 Riegelsville, PA 2,370 3.3 mi
18020 Bethlehem, PA 20,447 5.9 mi
18955 Richlandtown, PA 1,662 7.8 mi
18045 Easton, PA 26,391 7.4 mi
18018 Bethlehem, PA 32,413 5.7 mi
18016 Bethlehem, PA 0 5.7 mi
18042 Easton, PA 41,570 5.9 mi
18930 Kintnersville, PA 2,721 6.5 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 Hellertown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18055 in? ▼
ZIP code 18055 (Hellertown) 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 18055? ▼
ZIP code 18055 in Hellertown, PA has a population of 11,780 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18055 is $90,234, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18055 is $324,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18055 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18055? ▼
ZIP code 18055 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 2,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18055 are: Other services (except public administration) (38), Construction (33), Retail trade (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18055 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 18055? ▼
In ZIP code 18055, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 18055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18055 is 26.9 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 18055? ▼
In ZIP code 18055, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18055 is 5.4% 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.