18017 ZIP Code — Bethlehem, PA
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18017 is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 16.76 square miles and serves a population of 40,587 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484.
About ZIP code 18017
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $82,694. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,587
population
16.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18017 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18017
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bethlehem | Acceptable |
| Bethlehem | Acceptable |
| Bethlehem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18018 Bethlehem (2 mi)
18109 Allentown (2.5 mi)
18016 Bethlehem (2.5 mi)
18003 Lehigh Valley (2.5 mi)
18020 Bethlehem (3.2 mi)
18032 Catasauqua (4.1 mi)
18015 Bethlehem (5.3 mi)
18025 Bethlehem (5.4 mi)
18101 Allentown (5.5 mi)
18102 Allentown (5.9 mi)
18052 Whitehall (5.9 mi)
18067 Northampton (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,587 |
| Population density | 2,422 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6590 |
| Longitude | -75.3893 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 34.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 26.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
40,587
Population
2,422
People per sq mi
44.4
Median age
$82,694
Median household income
$42,099
Per capita income
$290,400
Median home value
$1,448
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
11,256
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,178
Under 5
1,271
1,077
5–9
1,161
1,339
10–14
1,445
1,010
15–19
1,090
961
20–24
1,037
2,110
25–34
2,277
2,223
35–44
2,398
2,064
45–54
2,227
1,322
55–59
1,427
1,331
60–64
1,435
2,621
65–74
2,827
1,399
75–84
1,510
889
85+
958
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,776 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,811 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 10,204 | 25.1% |
| Median age | 44.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
10.4%
Other race
5.7%
Black or African American
5%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,255 | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,478 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,899 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 2,688 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,339 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,343 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 34.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 26.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $82,694 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
34.8%
$300k–$500k
41.7%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $290,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,448 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
| Single-family detached | 60.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.1% |
| Electricity | 38.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 17.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,660 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,238 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,291 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,953 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,438 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,229 | 44.8% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 28.5% |
| Married | 52.9% | 43.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 14.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 593 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,207 | 46.1% |
| High school | 1,912 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,017 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Professional & management
11.1%
Retail trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Construction
6.6%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.4% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.5% |
| Retirement income | 38.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,314 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.1% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,138 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 3,205 | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,017 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 460 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 587 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,748 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,070 | 83.9% |
| Born in different state | 24,234 | 59.7% |
| Foreign born | 2,678 | 6.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,839 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,582 | 67.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,383 | 13.3% |
| French | 2,713 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 2,083 | 5.1% |
| Irish | 843 | 2.1% |
| English | 511 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 186 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 67 | 0.2% |
| German | 61 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18017
What city is ZIP code 18017 in?
ZIP code 18017 is primarily assigned to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18017 in?
ZIP code 18017 falls within Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18017 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 18017 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 18017 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 18017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 18017?
ZIP code 18017 has an estimated population of 40,587 residents, with a density of 2,422 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18017?
The median home value in ZIP code 18017 is $290,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 18017 in?
ZIP code 18017 observes the EST timezone.