18020 ZIP Code
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18020 |
| City/Town: | Bethlehem |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,153 |
| Median Household Income: | $118,048 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,698 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,975 |
| Median Home Value: | $325,800 |
| Land Area: | 13.0 sq miles
33.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6724, -75.3275 |
Population Information (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,153 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,337 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,816 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,208 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 664 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,325 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,732 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,500 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,206 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,416 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,547 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,802 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,537 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,233 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,278 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 705 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $325,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,463 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,975 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,714 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 261 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,681 | 86.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,033 | 13.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,724 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 356 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 378 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,086 | 27.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,432 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,362 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,697 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,413 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $118,048 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $137,521 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $133,629 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,698 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,276 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,735 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 541 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,418 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,964 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,023 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 748 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,717 | 79.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 928 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,088 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 108 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 825 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,480 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,922 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,951 | 14.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 259 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,387 | 6.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 181 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,124 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18020 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 226 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 97 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 141 | 1.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 306 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 627 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 990 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 883 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,895 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,196 | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,353 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18020 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,219 | 76.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 406 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 231 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 379 | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,328 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18020 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,731 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 572 | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 882 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 636 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 342 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 720 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,101 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,013 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 501 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 471 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 389 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.5% | 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 (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,621 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,258 | 81.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,868 | 32.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 443 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18020 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,933 | 76.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,844 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,635 | 34.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 299 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 187 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 514 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18020 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,239 | 78.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,083 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 12 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 67 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 113 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 260 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 201 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18020 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 399 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,052 | 13.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,752 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,704 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,250 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 556 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 546 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 154 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 538 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18020 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 158 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 281 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 941 | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,435 | 43.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,861 | 35.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 299 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18020 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,145 | 40.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,188 | 41.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 969 | 12.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18020 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 242 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,794 | 23.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,448 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,230 | 28.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18020 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 37 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 64 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 62 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 471 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,142 | 32.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,242 | 48.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 613 | 9.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,176 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $866 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,463 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.38 |
Households (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,714 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,784 | 62.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,721 | 22.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,207 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,445 | 18.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,367 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,741 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18020 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,869 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,733 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,211 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 464 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,533 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18020 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,811 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 145 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,739 | 36.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,065 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,719 | 35.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,152 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,134 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,064 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,217 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 96 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 886 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,235 | 55.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18020 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,146 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,889 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 589 | 31.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,216 | 64.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 533 | 28.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 84 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,967 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 354 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,186 | 617.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,186 | 617.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,186 | 617.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 508 | 143.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 11.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 42 | 11.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 819 | 231.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18020 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,166 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,779 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,210 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,104 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 406 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 59 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18020 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,714 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,438 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Bethlehem, PA18020