18017 ZIP Code
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18017 |
| City/Town: | Bethlehem |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,587 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,694 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,207 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,506 |
| Median Home Value: | $290,400 |
| Land Area: | 16.8 sq miles
43.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6600, -75.3873 |
Population Information (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,587 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,523 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,064 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,449 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,238 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,784 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,100 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,998 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,387 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,621 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,291 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,749 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,766 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,448 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,909 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,847 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $290,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,448 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,506 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,142 | 97.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 364 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,892 | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,250 | 32.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,018 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 840 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,217 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,371 | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,907 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,832 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,250 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,601 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,694 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,986 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,435 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,207 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,285 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,204 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,073 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,441 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,698 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,633 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 865 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,255 | 72.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,339 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,343 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,688 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,899 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,478 | 16.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,789 | 24.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 499 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6,282 | 15.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,972 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18017 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 503 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 402 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,153 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,280 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,641 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,240 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,371 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,210 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,585 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,757 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18017 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,021 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,099 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 136 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 210 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 437 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,090 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18017 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,207 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,838 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 717 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,849 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,309 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 260 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,328 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,024 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,138 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,259 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 651 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 501 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.1% | 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 (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,080 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,447 | 72.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,625 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,852 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18017 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,854 | 67.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,185 | 44.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,190 | 38.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 742 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 629 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,945 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18017 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,931 | 60.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,220 | 19.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 222 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 715 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 681 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 487 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,240 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18017 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 776 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,682 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,950 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,054 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,152 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,579 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,198 | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 827 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,288 | 7.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18017 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 203 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,540 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,431 | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,087 | 42.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,567 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 678 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18017 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,630 | 41.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 124 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,281 | 38.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,876 | 17.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 122 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18017 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,363 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,239 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,420 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,120 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18017 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 157 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 170 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 515 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,147 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,790 | 34.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,546 | 41.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 524 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,939 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $833 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,448 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,142 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,660 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,512 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,291 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,953 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,438 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,229 | 44.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18017 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,554 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,046 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,222 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 538 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,570 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,009 | 32.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18017 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,132 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 593 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 403 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,207 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,912 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,017 | 22.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,803 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,314 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,932 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,861 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 719 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,903 | 32.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,239 | 55.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18017 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,977 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,110 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,686 | 41.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,424 | 59.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 503 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,748 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,678 | 6.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,839 | 143.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,839 | 143.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,839 | 143.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 748 | 27.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 452 | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,422 | 53.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 0.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18017 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,138 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,857 | 78.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,281 | 21.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,215 | 13.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,692 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,039 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 335 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18017 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,142 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,887 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
Bethlehem, PA18017