ZIP Code 18085
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Tatamy · Northampton County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 1,119
- Median income
- $112,813
- Median home value
- $281,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 1.3 sq mi
855/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18085?
38.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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