| City: | Tatamy, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Northampton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:28:07 AM |
| Population: | 1,042 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 484 / 610 / 835 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7411, -75.2552 |
| Land Area: | 0.373 sq mi |
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Tatamy is a small borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, part of the Allentown-Bethlehem metro area. With 1,042 residents living in just 0.28 square miles, it's one of the more compact communities with PO Box classification. The town's name honors Chief Tatamy, a Lenape leader who played a key role in 18th-century Pennsylvania history, and Chief Tatamy Street preserves this connection today.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available in Tatamy. Despite having carrier routes serving the community (2 city routes and 1 rural route covering 89 delivery points), all residents still require PO Box service. The Tatamy post office maintains 275 PO Boxes for 393 households, a 70% adoption rate that indicates most residents rely on box service even though some street delivery exists.
The delivery pattern mixes urban and rural elements. Broad Street has the most delivery points with 32 records (including some units), while Main Street, High Street, and numbered streets form a traditional grid pattern. The community has both typical small-town streets and newer residential courts like Fern Court and Millbrook Court.
Tatamy is primarily a residential community with 314 owner-occupied homes and 79 rentals. Median household income sits at $104,063, well above the national average. The median age of 41.9 years indicates a working-age population, and 28% of workers work from home. The borough has 11 business establishments employing 221 people, though many residents likely commute to jobs in nearby Easton (2.8 miles away) or the broader Lehigh Valley.
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Tatamy, PA 18085Classic small-town grid with numbered streets (2nd through 8th) and historic names like Chief Tatamy Street honoring the town's namesake.
ZIP Code 18085 has 1,042 residents and 393 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, 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: | 1,042Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,162Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,793.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $104,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 393Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $275,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 891 | 1,027 | 962 | 995 | 958 | 1,002 | 1,022 | 966 | 1,032 | 1,170 | 822 | 887 | 1,162 |
| Decennial Census | 1,119 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,042 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.9
Male Median Age: 40.8
Female Median Age: 42.8
| 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 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 44 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 24 | 9 | 6 |
| Female | 34 | 21 | 34 | 45 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 36 | 40 | 49 | 36 | 43 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 13 |
| Total | 63 | 50 | 65 | 89 | 48 | 61 | 56 | 60 | 66 | 84 | 75 | 80 | 55 | 58 | 42 | 50 | 21 | 19 |
| White: | 901 | 87.14% |
| Black: | 26 | 2.51% |
| Hispanic:* | 68 | 6.58% |
| Asian: | 20 | 1.93% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 18 | 1.74% |
| Total: | 1,034 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 503 | 48.27% | 40.8 years |
| Females: | 539 | 51.73% | 42.8 years |
| Total: | 1,042 | 100% | 41.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,107 | 95.27% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 18 | 1.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 37 | 3.18% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.18% |
| Total Population: | 1,162 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,125 | 96.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 37 | 3.18% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $104,063, which is markedly greater than the state median ($76,081), is up $38,552 (58.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,375. Family households earn a median of $110,625 versus $54,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,625). By gender, male median income is $53,029 and female is $57,625, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,596 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 76.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is below the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,511 | $66,250 | $69,063 | $71,023 | $71,591 | $78,542 | $70,625 | $67,670 | $59,688 | $62,679 | $62,813 | $85,000 | $104,063 |
| Median Family Income | $70,294 | $68,295 | $69,563 | $71,875 | $80,583 | $86,429 | $85,625 | $81,250 | $73,750 | $77,969 | $72,125 | $91,875 | $110,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,096 | $41,827 | $49,500 | $50,313 | $46,250 | $33,125 | $44,167 | $36,667 | $45,781 | $45,250 | $50,078 | $51,500 | $54,000 |
| Median Male Income | $51,000 | $50,179 | $45,893 | $49,609 | $54,000 | $53,250 | $52,500 | $58,646 | $54,643 | $59,750 | $50,083 | $51,736 | $53,029 |
| Median Female Income | $40,703 | $41,250 | $42,679 | $41,667 | $38,594 | $41,528 | $34,219 | $36,667 | $34,868 | $34,250 | $39,519 | $61,544 | $57,625 |
| Employed: | 683 | 73.44% |
| Unemployed: | 27 | 2.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 220 | 23.66% |
| Total: | 930 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 245 | 35.87% |
| Service: | 108 | 15.81% |
| Sales and Office: | 138 | 20.20% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 53 | 7.76% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 139 | 20.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 683 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $275,000, which is considerably higher than the state median ($240,500), is up $53,400 (24.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,000. The median gross rent is $1,375, which is considerably higher than the state median ($1,162), is up $513 (59.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $495. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.99% (58.78% with a mortgage, 41.22% free-and-clear) and renters 29.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.26%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,600 | $218,200 | $211,800 | $226,200 | $227,100 | $200,600 | $193,900 | $196,300 | $184,000 | $186,200 | $185,900 | $231,900 | $275,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 27 | 23.68% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 32 | 28.07% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 47 | 41.23% |
| $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: | 8 | 7.02% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $862 | $850 | $1,057 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $820 | $890 | $935 | $880 | $1,038 | $921 | $1,153 | $1,375 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 164 | 41.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 115 | 29.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 114 | 29.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 393 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 393 | 98.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 1.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 398 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 294 | 73.87% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 101 | 25.38% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 0.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 398 | 100% |
In 2023, 31.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 84.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 23.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 1.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.82%). College enrollment is 18.03%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), 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: | 15 | 1.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 339 | 44.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 8.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 103 | 13.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 190 | 24.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 53 | 6.95% |
| Total: | 763 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 748 | 98.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 243 | 31.85% |
| Private Insurance: | 987 | 77.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 268 | 21.05% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 1.41% |
| Total: | 1,273 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,255 | 98.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 2.95% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 155 | 50.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 86 | 28.20% |
| College or graduate school: | 55 | 18.03% |
| Total: | 305 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 2.95% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 250 | 81.97% |
ZIP Code 18085 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 220 people with an annual payroll of $13,674,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 301Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,968,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,674,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 220Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18085 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 866,764 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 18085. It covers 0.373 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 0.373 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4276144Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tatamy borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18085 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 January 1, 2026.