ZIP Code 18085

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Tatamy · Northampton County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,119

855/sq mi

Median income
$112,813

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$281,900

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.4%

Median age 38.9

Land area
1.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18085 in Tatamy, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,119. The median household income is $112,813, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $281,900, 1% above the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.3 square miles in Tatamy, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,119 residents, producing a population density of 855 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 18085 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18085 sits at $112,813 (45% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,784. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $281,900 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,647 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, 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 18085 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 →

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 18085, Tatamy, 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

1,119

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

855

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18085?

38.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$112,813

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$45,784

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

387

Total Housing Units

387

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$281,900

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,647

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.3%

YoY Change (2022)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18085 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +13.4% 167
2019 +12.8% 189
2020 -10.2% 169
2021 +18.2% 200
2022 +16.3% 233

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 18085, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,674,000.

12

Businesses

220

Employees

$13.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 41.7%

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 18085 vs 18083 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18083 Stockertown, PA 530 1.1 mi
18040 Easton, PA 15,742 1.8 mi
18045 Easton, PA 26,391 3.4 mi
18064 Nazareth, PA 24,073 3.5 mi
18072 Pen Argyl, PA 6,571 7.2 mi
18042 Easton, PA 41,570 6.4 mi
18063 Martins Creek, PA 548 5.2 mi
08865 Phillipsburg, NJ 29,840 5.9 mi
18020 Bethlehem, PA 20,447 6.1 mi
18091 Wind Gap, PA 5,926 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18085 in?
ZIP code 18085 (Tatamy) 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 18085?
ZIP code 18085 in Tatamy, PA has a population of 1,119 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18085?
The median household income in ZIP 18085 is $112,813, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18085?
The median home value in ZIP 18085 is $281,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18085 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18085?
ZIP code 18085 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18085 increased by 16.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 18085?
In ZIP code 18085, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 18085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18085 is 26.7 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 18085?
In ZIP code 18085, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18085 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tatamy, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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