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Pen Argyl, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18072

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

6,571
168/sq mi
$80,716
Median income
$253,100
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pen Argyl pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,571 residents across 39.0 square miles, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,716 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,951. Local economic indicators show a 12.8% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $253,100 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,524 monthly, and 75.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 18072 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 18072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pen Argyl, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18072.

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 18072, Pen Argyl, 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

6,571

Population

39.0

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18072?

47.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$80,716

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$42,951

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18072 ranks nationally

Pen Argyl, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,716 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,963

Total Housing Units

2,729

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$253,100

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,524

Median Rent

1953

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18072 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 172
2021 +10.5% 190
2022 +19.1% 227
2023 +7.7% 244
2024 +6.8% 261

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 137 business establishments in ZIP 18072, employing approximately 1,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,906,000.

137

Businesses

1,683

Employees

$84.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 25 18.3%
Retail trade 20 14.6%
Construction 16 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.8%
Manufacturing 6 4.4%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

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 18072 vs 18091 →

ZIP 18072 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 18072 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 18072 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 18072 ranks #6 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
18091 Wind Gap, PA 5,926 3.5 mi
18013 Bangor, PA 17,802 4.5 mi
18083 Stockertown, PA 530 6.3 mi
18085 Tatamy, PA 1,119 7.2 mi
18040 Easton, PA 15,742 7.2 mi
18354 Sciota, PA 951 6.6 mi
18064 Nazareth, PA 24,073 6.9 mi
18063 Martins Creek, PA 548 6.2 mi
18360 Stroudsburg, PA 28,362 9.0 mi
18353 Saylorsburg, PA 12,779 6.7 mi

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Pop: 37,549
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Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 32,832
18045 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 26,391
18064 standard
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Pop: 24,073
18020 standard
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Pop: 20,447

Related Areas

Northampton County Pen Argyl, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18072 in? ▼
ZIP code 18072 (Pen Argyl) 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 18072? ▼
ZIP code 18072 in Pen Argyl, PA has a population of 6,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18072 is $80,716, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18072 is $253,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18072 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18072? ▼
ZIP code 18072 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18072 are: Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (20), Construction (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18072 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 18072? ▼
In ZIP code 18072, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 18072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18072 is 28.0 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 18072? ▼
In ZIP code 18072, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18072 is 12.8% 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.