ZIP Code 18055
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Hellertown · Northampton County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,780
- Median income
- $90,234
- Median home value
- $324,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.0%
- Land area
- 55.5 sq mi
212/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.1
New York
ZIP code 18055 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,780. The median household income is $90,234, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $324,000, 16% above the US average. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.5 square miles in Hellertown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,780 residents, producing a population density of 212 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 18055 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18055 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $324,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,397 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northampton County, so you can benchmark 18055 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 18055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,631
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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