| City: | Martins Creek, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Northampton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:37:47 PM |
| Population: | 552 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 484 / 610 / 835 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7842, -75.1836 |
| Land Area: | 0.425 sq mi |
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Martins Creek occupies just 0.01 square miles along the Delaware River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. With 552 residents and 210 households, this is one of the smallest municipalities in the Allentown-Bethlehem metro area. Despite its tiny footprint, the community has both city and rural carrier routes serving different parts of the village.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Martins Creek post office maintains 192 PO boxes for 210 households, resulting in a 91% adoption rate. There's no alternative mail delivery option for this community. While carrier routes exist for some addresses, PO Box service dominates the postal landscape.
S Delaware Dr accounts for 175 of the 187 street delivery records in the ZIP+4 database and includes multi-unit designators. The remaining streets (Main St, Front St, School St, and several numbered avenues) each have minimal delivery points. This pattern suggests a small historic core with one newer development.
Two-thirds of the housing stock predates 1939 (165 of 248 units). Median home value is $203,900, with 72% owner-occupied housing. Median age is 49.3 years. Only 3.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, well below state averages. A quarter of workers (25%) work from home, notably high for such a small community.
The community sits near the confluence of Martins Creek and the Delaware River, within a few miles of Easton and the New Jersey border. Nearby neighborhoods include Stockertown, Tatamy, and Easton's historic districts.
Mail to Martins Creek, PA 18063 is handled through PO Box service. This is the only mail delivery option for the community.
S Delaware Dr dominates with 175 records including multi-unit designators, while traditional village streets like Main, Front, and School each have minimal addresses.
ZIP Code 18063 has 552 residents and 210 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.4% male and 46.6% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 552Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 606Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,298.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,963Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 210Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $239,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 599 | 584 | 586 | 589 | 487 | 503 | 612 | 544 | 391 | 378 | 301 | 280 | 277 | 606 |
| Decennial Census | 548 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 552 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.3
Male Median Age: 48.1
Female Median Age: 52.2
| 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 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 14 |
| Female | 6 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 24 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 38 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 29 | 51 | 43 | 51 | 28 | 30 | 14 | 24 |
| White: | 516 | 93.31% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 25 | 4.52% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 295 | 53.44% | 48.1 years |
| Females: | 257 | 46.56% | 52.2 years |
| Total: | 552 | 100% | 49.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 606 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 606 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 606 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,963, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $1,053 (1.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,781. Family households earn a median of $88,542 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $88,542). By gender, male median income is $64,135 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $64,135 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.7%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.3%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,910 | $59,046 | $45,234 | $56,250 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $36,182 | $36,280 | $76,250 | $75,991 | $61,964 | $64,963 |
| Median Family Income | $65,028 | $63,059 | $44,572 | $66,891 | $0 | $36,667 | $86,058 | $100,598 | $56,354 | $65,817 | $97,361 | $77,371 | $90,521 | $88,542 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,125 | $36,548 | $35,625 | $32,865 | $32,829 | $0 | $30,700 | $30,417 | $0 | $14,798 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,964 | $43,333 | $35,625 | $46,546 | $0 | $70,192 | $72,872 | $73,420 | $53,958 | $0 | $80,313 | $85,404 | $85,208 | $64,135 |
| Median Female Income | $21,750 | $17,625 | $18,906 | $23,854 | $0 | $30,000 | $26,400 | $26,779 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 249 | 49.70% |
| Unemployed: | 35 | 6.99% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 217 | 43.31% |
| Total: | 501 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 61 | 24.50% |
| Service: | 64 | 25.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 54 | 21.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 6.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 53 | 21.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 249 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $239,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $50,200 (26.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,500. The median gross rent is $1,264, which is below the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,264. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.31% (65.69% with a mortgage, 34.31% free-and-clear) and renters 40.69% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,600 | $175,600 | $175,700 | $210,900 | $215,200 | $198,700 | $205,100 | $195,800 | $179,300 | $165,200 | $185,300 | $182,700 | $203,900 | $239,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 45 | 47.87% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 37 | 39.36% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 12 | 12.77% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $1,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $809 | $790 | $1,264 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 90 | 38.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 47 | 20.35% |
| Renter Occupied: | 94 | 40.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 231 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 231 | 91.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 8.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 253 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 171 | 67.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 82 | 32.41% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 253 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.96%). College enrollment is 24.11%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 4.43% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 213 | 44.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 46 | 9.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 113 | 23.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 81 | 17.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 474 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 453 | 95.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 81 | 17.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 379 | 52.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 342 | 47.43% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 721 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 721 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 18.3% | 24.3% | 21.5% | 29.7% | 26.4% | 9.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 10 | 8.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 75 | 66.96% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 24.11% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 8.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 75 | 66.96% |
ZIP Code 18063 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 169 people with an annual payroll of $11,612,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,998Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,638,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,612,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 169Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18063 is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, within the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10900) and Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 821,173 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 18063. It covers 0.425 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 821,173Source: Census |
| MSA: | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.425 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 862.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4247896Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Martins Creek CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18063 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.