18072 ZIP Code
Pen argyl, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18072 |
| City/Town: | Pen argyl |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 6,937 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,798 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,861 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,751 |
| Median Home Value: | $240,800 |
| Land Area: | 14.9 sq miles
38.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8441, -75.2591 |
Population Information (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,937 | -- |
| Male: | 3,416 | 49.2% |
| Female: | 3,521 | 50.8% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 299 | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 289 | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 349 | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 443 | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 451 | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 974 | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 700 | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 942 | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 617 | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 345 | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 683 | 9.8% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 455 | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 5.6% |
Housing Information (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $240,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,361 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,751 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,659 | 96.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 92 | 3.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,935 | 72.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 724 | 27.2% |
Educational Attainment (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,106 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 109 | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 529 | 10.4% |
| High school graduate: | 1,998 | 39.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 686 | 13.4% |
| Associate degree: | 565 | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 739 | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 480 | 9.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% |
Income Information (18072 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,798 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,725 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,982 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,861 / yr. |
Employment (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,759 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,468 | 92.5% |
| Unemployed: | 281 | 7.5% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,157 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,866 | 82.6% |
| Government workers: | 484 | 14.0% |
| Self-employed: | 106 | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.3% |
Race & Ethnicity (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,578 | 94.8% |
| Black or African American: | 104 | 1.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 71 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races: | 168 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 145 | 2.1% |
| Mexican: | 306 | 4.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 288 | 4.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.3% |
Income Distribution (18072 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 120 | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 72 | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 128 | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 126 | 4.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 343 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 443 | 16.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 474 | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 511 | 19.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 195 | 7.3% |
| $200,000 or more: | 247 | 9.3% |
Commute to Work (18072 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,928 | 84.4% |
| Carpooled: | 214 | 6.2% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 9 | 0.3% |
| Other means: | 11 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home: | 221 | 6.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- |
Industry (18072 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.5% |
| Construction: | 222 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 433 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade: | 102 | 2.9% |
| Retail trade: | 188 | 5.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 304 | 8.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 118 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 197 | 5.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,133 | 32.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 363 | 10.5% |
| Other services: | 161 | 4.6% |
| Public administration: | 212 | 6.1% |
Poverty Status (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,499 | 93.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,231 | 75.4% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,612 | 37.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 397 | 5.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18072 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,967 | 74.0% |
| Social Security income: | 1,063 | 40.0% |
| Retirement income: | 848 | 31.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 118 | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 70 | 2.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 273 | 10.3% |
Housing Types (18072 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,698 | 61.7% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 684 | 24.9% |
| 2 units: | 203 | 7.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 80 | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 77 | 2.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 9 | 0.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18072 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 49 | 1.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 117 | 4.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 236 | 8.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 256 | 9.3% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 313 | 11.4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 322 | 11.7% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 159 | 5.8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 139 | 5.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,160 | 42.2% |
Bedrooms (18072 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 20 | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 151 | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 651 | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,299 | 47.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 560 | 20.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 70 | 2.5% |
Heating Fuel (18072 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 562 | 21.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 130 | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 708 | 26.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,159 | 43.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 41 | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 2.2% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (18072 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 103 | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 835 | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 981 | 36.9% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 740 | 27.8% |
Home Value Distribution (18072 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 3.9% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 4.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 270 | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 314 | 16.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 538 | 27.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 533 | 27.5% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 116 | 6.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18072 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,713 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $759 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,361 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 |
Households (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,659 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,561 | 58.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 327 | 12.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 273 | 10.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 532 | 20.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 655 | 24.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 941 | 35.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- |
Marital Status (18072 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,931 | -- |
| Never married: | 954 | 32.5% |
| Now married: | 1,584 | 54.0% |
| Separated: | 16 | 0.5% |
| Widowed: | 279 | 9.5% |
| Divorced: | 953 | 32.5% |
School Enrollment (18072 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,143 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 483 | 42.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 292 | 25.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 221 | 19.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,834 | -- |
| Veterans: | 392 | 6.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,896 | -- |
| With a disability: | 845 | 12.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 8 | 0.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 404 | 47.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 433 | 51.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18072 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,195 | 89.3% |
| Different house: | 630 | 9.1% |
| Same county: | 299 | 47.5% |
| Different county: | 331 | 52.5% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18072 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,707 | 96.7% |
| Foreign born: | 64 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 230 | 359.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 230 | 359.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 230 | 359.4% |
| Asia: | 92 | 143.8% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 104.7% |
| Latin America: | 10 | 15.6% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18072 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,638 | -- |
| English only: | 6,059 | 91.3% |
| Language other than English: | 579 | 8.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 138 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 317 | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 124 | 1.9% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18072 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,659 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,329 | 87.6% |
Pen argyl, PA18072