18071 ZIP Code
Palmerton, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18071 |
| City/Town: | Palmerton |
| County: | Carbon |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,107 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,163 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,456 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,972 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,200 |
| Land Area: | 31.1 sq miles
80.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8342, -75.5553 |
Population Information (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,107 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,477 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,630 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 309 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 585 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 631 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 688 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 474 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,452 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,233 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,818 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 735 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 836 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,403 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 792 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 151 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $925 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,972 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,631 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 341 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,071 | 66.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,560 | 33.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,420 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 390 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 678 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,320 | 51.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 999 | 11.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 658 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 959 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 416 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,163 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,849 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,795 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,456 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,386 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,130 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 256 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,028 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,217 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 774 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 139 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,782 | 97.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 36 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 40 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 148 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 101 | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 162 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 229 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 60 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18071 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 135 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 288 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 369 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 323 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 557 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 889 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 450 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 976 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 428 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 216 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18071 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,936 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 248 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 209 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 410 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18071 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 82 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 494 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 937 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 26 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 551 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 518 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 189 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 232 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 404 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,575 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 556 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 406 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 160 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,408 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,932 | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,173 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 676 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18071 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,283 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,913 | 41.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,128 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 117 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 123 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 703 | 15.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18071 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,935 | 59.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 877 | 17.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 102 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 116 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 122 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 162 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 354 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 304 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18071 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 339 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 421 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 456 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 613 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 447 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 449 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 342 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 431 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,474 | 29.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18071 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 534 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,394 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,308 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 597 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 102 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18071 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 577 | 12.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,532 | 33.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,924 | 41.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 82 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 319 | 6.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18071 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 384 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,071 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,501 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,675 | 36.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18071 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 145 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 309 | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 551 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 663 | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 812 | 26.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 559 | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 32 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,476 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $587 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $925 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,631 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,092 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 559 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 752 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,212 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,054 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,804 | 39.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18071 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,745 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,524 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,099 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 199 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 803 | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,091 | 23.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18071 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,150 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 114 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 894 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 539 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 437 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,143 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 540 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,084 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,288 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 31 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 551 | 42.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 706 | 54.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18071 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,235 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 771 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 265 | 34.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 500 | 64.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 320 | 41.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,943 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 25 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 164 | 656.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 164 | 656.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 164 | 656.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 71 | 284.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 76 | 304.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18071 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,798 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,510 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 288 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 191 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 80 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 17 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18071 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,631 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,070 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
Palmerton, PA18071