Stockertown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18083
Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 530
- 334/sq mi High-density area
- $99,688
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stockertown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 334
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18083 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18083 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stockertown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, home to just 530 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 334 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18083 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,688 (28% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,607. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,700 (35% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,182.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northampton County, so 18083 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 18083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockertown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18083.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 18083, Stockertown, 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
530
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
334
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18083?
37.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$99,688
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$48,607
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18083 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Stockertown, 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)
$99,688 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
219housing units
219
Total Housing Units
196
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,700
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,182
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 18083, employing approximately 530 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,652,000.
29
Businesses
530
Employees
$38.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
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 18083 vs 18085 →
ZIP 18083 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
- 18045
Easton (18045)
26,391 residents
- 18064
Nazareth (18064)
24,073 residents
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
20,447 residents
- 18040 15,742
Easton (18040)
15,742 residents
- 18014 11,387
Bath (18014)
11,387 residents
- 18072 6,571
Pen Argyl (18072)
6,571 residents
- 18091 5,926
Wind Gap (18091)
5,926 residents
- 18085 1,119
Tatamy (18085)
1,119 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18083 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18020
Bethlehem (18020)
$126,166 median income
- 18045
Easton (18045)
$114,528 median income
- 18085
Tatamy (18085)
$112,813 median income
- 18040
Easton (18040)
$107,016 median income
- 18064
Nazareth (18064)
$103,393 median income
- 18083
Stockertown (18083)
$99,688 median income
- 18014
Bath (18014)
$82,027 median income
- 18072
Pen Argyl (18072)
$80,716 median income
- 18091
Wind Gap (18091)
$80,464 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18083 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18085 | Tatamy, PA | 1,119 | 1.1 mi |
| 18064 | Nazareth, PA | 24,073 | 2.7 mi |
| 18040 | Easton, PA | 15,742 | 2.5 mi |
| 18045 | Easton, PA | 26,391 | 4.2 mi |
| 18072 | Pen Argyl, PA | 6,571 | 6.3 mi |
| 18063 | Martins Creek, PA | 548 | 5.3 mi |
| 18091 | Wind Gap, PA | 5,926 | 5.7 mi |
| 18020 | Bethlehem, PA | 20,447 | 6.5 mi |
| 18042 | Easton, PA | 41,570 | 7.5 mi |
| 18014 | Bath, PA | 11,387 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18083, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 18083 in?
ZIP code 18083 (Stockertown) 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 18083?
ZIP code 18083 in Stockertown, PA has a population of 530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18083?
The median household income in ZIP 18083 is $99,688, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18083?
The median home value in ZIP 18083 is $305,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18083 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18083?
ZIP code 18083 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18083 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18083?
In ZIP code 18083, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 18083?
In ZIP code 18083, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18083 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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