18018 ZIP Code
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18018 |
| City/Town: | Bethlehem |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,479 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,247 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,628 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,335 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6276, -75.3956 |
Population Information (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,479 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,196 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,283 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,440 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,263 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,504 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,182 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,881 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,007 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,157 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,470 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,825 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,940 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,978 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,837 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 995 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,213 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,335 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,490 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 845 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,216 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,274 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,209 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 518 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,430 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,436 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,700 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,936 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,280 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,909 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18018 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,247 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,842 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,396 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,628 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,874 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,173 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 701 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,976 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,763 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,529 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 873 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,512 | 74.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,958 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 79 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 474 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,622 | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,833 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,641 | 14.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,516 | 27.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 585 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,649 | 17.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,216 | 7.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18018 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 511 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 573 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 965 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,348 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,595 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,498 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,760 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,408 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 841 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 991 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18018 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,910 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,022 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 391 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 402 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 257 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,013 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18018 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 683 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,023 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 523 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,634 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,184 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 302 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 813 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,525 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,459 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,625 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 823 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 495 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.4% | 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 (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,100 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,860 | 66.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,705 | 40.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,126 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18018 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,103 | 74.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,445 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,359 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 718 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 755 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,938 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18018 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,991 | 34.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,912 | 27.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,017 | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,151 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 833 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 954 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,442 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 35 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18018 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 152 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 443 | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 479 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 851 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,683 | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,394 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,699 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,135 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,499 | 38.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18018 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 387 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,898 | 20.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,133 | 21.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,574 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,758 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 585 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18018 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,428 | 47.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 285 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,237 | 31.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,399 | 17.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 79 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18018 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,196 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,209 | 46.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,519 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,566 | 11.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18018 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 192 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 156 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,006 | 13.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,103 | 29.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,549 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 902 | 12.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 237 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 71 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18018 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,523 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $610 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,213 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,490 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,487 | 33.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,294 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,706 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,880 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,717 | 20.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,304 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18018 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,321 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,319 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,136 | 38.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 350 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,326 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,404 | 40.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18018 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,091 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 139 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 351 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,057 | 29.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,323 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,221 | 45.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,374 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,581 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,226 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,069 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 342 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,738 | 42.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,989 | 48.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18018 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,234 | 83.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,884 | 15.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,807 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,812 | 57.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 499 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 265 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,771 | 91.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,088 | 6.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,708 | 129.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,708 | 129.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,708 | 129.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 546 | 26.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,636 | 78.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 1.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18018 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,039 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,004 | 79.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,035 | 20.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,864 | 16.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 892 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 230 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18018 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,490 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,445 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Bethlehem, PA18018