Bethlehem, PA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
18015	Standard	33,286	26.43%	Fountain Hill
18016	Standard	0	0.00%
18017	Standard	39,663	31.50%	Butztown,Freemansburg
18018	Standard	32,388	25.72%
18020	Standard	20,582	16.35%

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Population & Demographics

Bethlehem, PA has 128,119 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.0%) and 35-39 (5.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 29.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 10.9% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	125,919
Total Households:	49,340
Total Housing Units:	51,937
Average Household Size:	2.43
Average Family Size:	3.22

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	75,781
Total Households:	30,303
Total Housing Units:	32,205
Average Household Size:	2.33
Average Family Size:	3.53

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	123,005	123,172	122,366	123,007	123,188	124,284	124,666	125,223	124,597	125,077	125,961	126,691	128,119
Decennial Census	123,241	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	125,919	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40.4

Male Median Age: 38.5

Female Median Age: 42.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,974	3,265	3,676	4,914	5,152	4,269	4,004	3,634	3,313	3,305	3,643	3,937	4,074	3,417	2,868	1,903	1,176	1,187
Female	2,948	3,088	3,513	4,693	4,763	4,269	4,051	3,785	3,624	3,549	3,917	4,381	4,611	4,031	3,390	2,395	1,659	2,541
Total	5,922	6,353	7,189	9,607	9,915	8,538	8,055	7,419	6,937	6,854	7,560	8,318	8,685	7,448	6,258	4,298	2,835	3,728

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	85,454	60.40%
Black:	9,338	6.60%
Hispanic:*	28,968	20.47%
Asian:	4,807	3.40%
American Indian:	450	0.32%
Hawaiian:	64	0.05%
Other:	12,400	8.76%
Total:	141,481	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	60,711	48.21%	38.5 years
Females:	65,208	51.79%	42.2 years
Total:	125,919	100%	40.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	36,336	47.95%	34.3 years
Females:	39,445	52.05%	38.4 years
Total:	75,781	100%	36.3 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	107,427	83.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	7,794	6.08%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7,240	5.65%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,658	10.07%
Total Population:	128,119	100%
Total Native Population:	115,221	89.93%
Total Foreign-born Population:	12,898	10.07%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Bethlehem, PA have an average household income of $85,498 (higher than the State by 12.4%, and higher than the Nation by 8.9%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($101,526 vs $49,135). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$57,384	$57,771	$58,330	$59,612	$59,206	$60,638	$62,677	$65,863	$66,693	$70,160	$74,564	$80,406	$85,498
Median Family Income	$69,376	$69,348	$70,685	$73,839	$72,650	$73,365	$76,104	$80,678	$81,075	$85,339	$89,854	$96,552	$101,526
Median NonFamily Income	$31,358	$33,135	$32,352	$33,773	$33,865	$35,197	$35,303	$38,188	$38,356	$40,790	$42,335	$47,660	$49,135
Median Male Income	$52,669	$53,879	$52,837	$52,901	$51,258	$51,266	$51,703	$53,048	$54,821	$57,039	$62,163	$68,591	$71,226
Median Female Income	$37,245	$38,860	$39,114	$40,020	$40,919	$41,011	$42,003	$44,149	$44,637	$45,137	$47,279	$52,481	$53,179

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	61,622	57.44%
Unemployed:	4,050	3.78%
Not In Labor Force:	41,605	38.78%
Total:	107,277	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	27,636	44.85%
Service:	9,741	15.81%
Sales and Office:	11,191	18.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,035	6.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	9,019	14.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	61,622	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Bethlehem, PA, the median home value is $281,650 - much higher than the State by 17.1%, and up $69,300 (32.6%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,399 per month - much higher than the State by 20.4%, and up $196 (16.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Bethlehem pay $1,000-$1,499 (34.4%). About 29.2% pay under $1,000 and 12.6% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is about the same as the Nation as the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.7% (58.7% have a mortgage) and renters make up 49.3% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$213,450	$208,950	$203,425	$201,325	$197,100	$196,275	$197,350	$200,350	$205,075	$212,350	$219,975	$259,450	$281,650

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,906	10.10%
$500 to $999:	3,044	16.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5,955	31.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	4,597	24.37%
$2,000 to $2,499:	2,225	11.80%
$2,500 to $2,999:	270	1.43%
$3,000 or more:	333	1.77%
No Rent:	532	2.82%
Total:	18,862	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$888	$920	$937	$987	$998	$1,026	$1,063	$1,100	$1,139	$1,203	$1,236	$1,322	$1,399

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	18,556	37.09%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	12,615	25.21%
Renter Occupied:	18,862	37.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	50,033	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	50,033	95.76%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,216	4.24%
Total Housing Units:	52,249	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

35.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, about the same as the state rate (34.5%) and about the same as the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.8%, which is slightly below the state rate (91.9%). The share of people in poverty is 7.3%, which is about the same as the state rate (8.1%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), down 1.6 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,387	2.72%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,688	5.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	24,990	28.46%
Some college, no degree:	14,542	16.56%
Associate's degree:	8,417	9.58%
Bachelor's degree:	19,041	21.68%
Graduate or professional degree:	13,750	15.66%
Total:	87,815	100%
High school graduate or higher:	80,740	91.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	32,791	37.34%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	92,365	63.21%
Public Insurance:	47,380	32.42%
No Insurance:	6,384	4.37%
Total:	146,129	100%
Has Health Insurance:	139,745	95.63%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	8.9%	9.9%	10.2%	9.9%	8.9%	8.3%	7.8%	7.8%	7.7%	7.8%	7.4%	8.0%	7.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,216	3.70%
Kindergarten:	1,250	3.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	10,695	32.58%
High school (grades 9-12):	5,951	18.13%
College or graduate school:	13,714	41.78%
Total:	32,826	100%
Early Childhood:	2,466	7.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	17,896	54.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	5 Standard, 0 PO Box [See All]
County:	Northampton County, PA
Area Codes:	484,610,835
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	75,781 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ [Learn More]
Coordinates:	40.5932, -75.3653
Land Area:	58.14 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/pa-bethlehem.asp

Native, born in the United States:	62,580	81.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	6,064	7.87%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,338	5.63%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,087	10.93%
Total Population:	77,069	100%
Total Native Population:	68,644	89.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,425	10.93%

Employed:	37,143	56.65%
Unemployed:	2,895	4.42%
Not In Labor Force:	25,533	38.94%
Total:	65,571	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	15,191	40.90%
Service:	6,785	18.27%
Sales and Office:	6,504	17.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,424	6.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	6,239	16.80%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	37,143	100%

Less than $500:	1,739	11.45%
$500 to $999:	2,610	17.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5,122	33.74%
$1,500 to $1,999:	3,533	23.27%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,520	10.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:	164	1.08%
$3,000 or more:	194	1.28%
No Rent:	301	1.98%
Total:	15,183	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Bethlehem, PA

Sources & References

White:	47,206	53.17%
Black:	6,591	7.42%
Hispanic:*	22,101	24.90%
Asian:	2,622	2.95%
American Indian:	353	0.40%
Hawaiian:	44	0.05%
Other:	9,859	11.11%
Total:	88,776	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	9,152	29.73%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,444	20.94%
Renter Occupied:	15,183	49.33%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	30,779	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	30,779	95.61%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,413	4.39%
Total Housing Units:	32,192	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,626	3.18%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,583	7.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	14,822	28.96%
Some college, no degree:	8,557	16.72%
Associate's degree:	4,678	9.14%
Bachelor's degree:	10,722	20.95%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,199	14.06%
Total:	51,187	100%
High school graduate or higher:	45,978	89.82%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	17,921	35.01%

Private Insurance:	51,595	59.45%
Public Insurance:	30,450	35.09%
No Insurance:	4,739	5.46%
Total:	86,784	100%
Has Health Insurance:	82,045	94.54%

Nursery School, Preschool:	654	3.03%
Kindergarten:	748	3.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,838	27.05%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,461	16.03%
College or graduate school:	10,885	50.43%
Total:	21,586	100%
Early Childhood:	1,402	6.49%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	10,047	46.54%

# Residential Mailboxes:	53,250Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,807Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	63,726Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	40,766Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	6,671Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,887Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,262,086,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$5,200,473,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	82,541Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	866,764Source: Census
MSA:	Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	58.138 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.776 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,04,05,07,09,10,15,20Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	06088Source: Census
Place Name:	Bethlehem city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census