18055 ZIP Code
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18055 |
| City/Town: | Hellertown |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,796 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,341 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,233 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,949 |
| Median Home Value: | $260,100 |
| Land Area: | 20.0 sq miles
51.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5916, -75.3044 |
Population Information (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,796 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,579 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,217 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 596 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 645 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 631 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 697 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 406 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,064 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,536 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,689 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 710 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 938 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,344 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 962 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 578 | 4.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $260,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,287 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,949 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,747 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 202 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,757 | 79.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 990 | 20.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,821 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 93 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 385 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,797 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,519 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 611 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,879 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,537 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,341 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,188 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,980 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,233 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,825 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,583 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 242 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,821 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,859 | 87.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 485 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 227 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,514 | 89.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 166 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 143 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 459 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 499 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 831 | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,129 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 239 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 350 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 517 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 168 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 63 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 335 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 263 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 497 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 696 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 584 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,166 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 444 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 531 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,263 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 186 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 80 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 99 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 733 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 474 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 651 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 105 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 812 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 255 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 110 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 274 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 559 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,411 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 367 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 358 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 143 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 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 (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,165 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,070 | 76.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,232 | 35.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 446 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,371 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,907 | 40.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,773 | 37.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 148 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 124 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 348 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,129 | 63.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,094 | 22.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 263 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 64 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 169 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 84 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 146 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 131 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 547 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 585 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 528 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 420 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 427 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 582 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 427 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,302 | 26.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 96 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 332 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,094 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,138 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,116 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 173 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,315 | 48.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 952 | 20.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 930 | 19.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 192 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 367 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,519 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,726 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,135 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 48 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 148 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 677 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,251 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 958 | 25.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 497 | 13.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 99 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,782 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $741 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,287 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,747 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,470 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 691 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 884 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,080 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,182 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,887 | 39.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,829 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,242 | 25.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,674 | 55.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 237 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 581 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,269 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,326 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 120 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 978 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 639 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 490 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,394 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 836 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,611 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,090 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 133 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 964 | 46.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 993 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,934 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 755 | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 459 | 60.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 268 | 35.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 83 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,217 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 266 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 579 | 217.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 579 | 217.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 579 | 217.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 194 | 72.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 229 | 86.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,200 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,194 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,006 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 670 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 204 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 132 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18055 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,747 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,468 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Hellertown, PA18055