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 High-density area
- $90,234
- Median income Above-median income area
- $324,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18055 (Hellertown, PA) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.1 in 2023 to 246.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,631. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,000 (43% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,397.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 18055 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 18055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hellertown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18055.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18055?
46.1
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
6.8%
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?
$90,234
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$47,631
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18055 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hellertown, 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)
$90,234 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
4,953housing units
4,953
Total Housing Units
4,703
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,000
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18055 vs 18081 →
ZIP 18055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18042
Easton (18042)
41,570 residents
- 18015
Bethlehem (18015)
32,832 residents
- 18018
Bethlehem (18018)
32,413 residents
- 18045
Easton (18045)
26,391 residents
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
20,447 residents
- 18055 11,780
Hellertown (18055)
11,780 residents
- 18930 2,721
Kintnersville (18930)
2,721 residents
- 18077 2,370
Riegelsville (18077)
2,370 residents
- 18955 1,662
Richlandtown (18955)
1,662 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18055 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18930
Kintnersville (18930)
$127,072 median income
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
$126,166 median income
- 18045
Easton (18045)
$114,528 median income
- 18077
Riegelsville (18077)
$97,917 median income
- 18055
Hellertown (18055)
$90,234 median income
- 18955
Richlandtown (18955)
$78,750 median income
- 18042
Easton (18042)
$77,556 median income
- 18018
Bethlehem (18018)
$75,417 median income
- 18015
Bethlehem (18015)
$60,800 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18055, 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 (11,780 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 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.
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