18015 ZIP Code
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18015 |
| City/Town: | Bethlehem |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,472 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,636 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,027 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,697 |
| Median Home Value: | $216,700 |
| Land Area: | 23.2 sq miles
60.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5874, -75.3668 |
Population Information (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,472 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,972 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,500 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,444 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,185 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,890 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,176 | 12.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,556 | 13.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,547 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,858 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,497 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,864 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,780 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,750 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,250 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 675 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $216,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,165 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,697 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,800 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 897 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,774 | 48.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,026 | 51.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,221 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 927 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,729 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,620 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,242 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,720 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,839 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,144 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18015 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,636 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,236 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,027 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,029 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,941 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,088 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,536 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,200 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,069 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 661 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,765 | 62.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,767 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,605 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,904 | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,402 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,875 | 17.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,404 | 28.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 677 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6,028 | 18.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 161 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,538 | 7.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18015 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 666 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 743 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,111 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,200 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,055 | 17.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,617 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,217 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,426 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 838 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 927 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18015 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,482 | 63.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 875 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 562 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 869 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 839 | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,864 | 12.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18015 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 676 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,376 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 671 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,797 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 949 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 507 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,321 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,037 | 33.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,642 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 470 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 248 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,887 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,000 | 65.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,355 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,178 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18015 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,690 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,706 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,296 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,364 | 11.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,297 | 11.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,924 | 24.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18015 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,884 | 38.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,418 | 26.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 875 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 632 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,060 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 667 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,128 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 33 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18015 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 594 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 848 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 773 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 808 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 994 | 7.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 747 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,360 | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 855 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,718 | 45.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18015 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 297 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,220 | 17.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,819 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,260 | 33.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,960 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,141 | 9.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18015 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,612 | 39.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 262 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,523 | 38.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,992 | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 171 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 107 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18015 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,974 | 16.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,188 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,829 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,809 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18015 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 176 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 196 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,102 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,102 | 19.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,307 | 22.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 769 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 917 | 15.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 205 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18015 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,724 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $677 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,165 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,800 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,451 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,510 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,352 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,829 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,990 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,392 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18015 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,434 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,259 | 57.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,908 | 34.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 878 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,847 | 47.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18015 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,347 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 273 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,322 | 20.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,634 | 14.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,778 | 59.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,801 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 981 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,065 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,059 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 616 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,902 | 57.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,541 | 30.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18015 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,767 | 77.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,456 | 22.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,137 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,939 | 52.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,891 | 25.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 380 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18015 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,363 | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,323 | 9.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,109 | 123.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,109 | 123.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,109 | 123.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 493 | 14.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 469 | 14.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,946 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18015 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,028 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,356 | 72.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,672 | 27.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,435 | 20.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 796 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,019 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 422 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18015 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,800 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,562 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
Bethlehem, PA18015