Bethlehem, PA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 18018 serves a portion of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. This community is home to approximately 9,367 residents, with a median age of 43.2 years. The median household income of $63,357 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $373,806 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 45% owner-occupied and 55% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bethlehem is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 42% and an unemployment rate of 9.8%, 18018 reflects the economic character of Northampton County in Pennsylvania.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,367 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,511 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,357 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $373,806 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | ↑ 151% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.1% | ↓ 55% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 42% | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.2 yrs | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,777 | — |