18017 ZIP Code – Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

18017 is a large ZIP code in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, part of Northampton County with a population of approximately 40,587 residents. The median household income is $82,694 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. Median home values of $290,400 are near the national average, with 67.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,448 is above the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

At 5.9%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 44.7, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 18018, 18109, 18020.

ZIP Code 18017 Data

Population 40,587
Median Household Income $82,694
Median Home Value $290,400
Median Rent $1,448
Median Age 44.7
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%
State Pennsylvania

ZIP 18017 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 18017PA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population40k7,17210k
Median Household Income$82k$73k$73k
Median Home Value$290k$200k$258k
Median Rent$1,448$994$1,088
Median Age44.744.643.2
Unemployment Rate5.9%4.9%5.0%
Poverty Rate10.2%10.9%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher39.9%25.2%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
18018 BETHLEHEM 31,479 $69,247
18109 ALLENTOWN 17,745 $53,540
18020 BETHLEHEM 21,153 $118,048
18032 CATASAUQUA 9,468 $71,683
18015 BETHLEHEM 33,472 $51,636