Northampton County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 29 ZIP codes · 19 cities
29
ZIP codes
313,628
population (2021)
+5.3%
pop change since 2010
42095
FIPS code
Northampton County ZIP code map
About Northampton County
Northampton County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 29 ZIP codes across 19 cities and communities.
The county's population was 313,628 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.3% from 297,735 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Northampton County is 42095.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 313,628 |
| 2010 population | 297,735 |
| Change | +5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42095 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Northampton County
Bangor
Bath
Bethlehem
Cherryville
Danielsville
Easton
Hellertown
Lehigh Valley
Martins Creek
Mount Bethel
Nazareth
Northampton
Pen Argyl
Portland
Stockertown
Tatamy
Treichlers
Walnutport
Wind Gap
ZIP codes for Northampton County, PA (29)
Demographics & statistics
303,506
Population
42.2
Median age
$83,915
Median household income
$42,014
Per capita income
$243,153
Median home value
$1,221
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
89,859
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7,114
Under 5
7,430
7,303
5–9
7,628
9,142
10–14
9,548
10,748
15–19
11,227
9,916
20–24
10,358
17,381
25–34
18,154
17,535
35–44
18,315
18,914
45–54
19,756
10,681
55–59
11,157
10,283
60–64
10,741
16,407
65–74
17,137
8,454
75–84
8,831
4,571
85+
4,775
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 59,836 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 243,670 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 60,175 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black or African American
5.2%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239,093 | 72% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28,797 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 21,295 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 17,263 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 15,921 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 9,468 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k+
9.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.7% |
| Median income | $83,915 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
28.9%
$300k–$500k
34.0%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,153 |
| Median rent / month | $1,221 |
| Owner occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter occupied | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 67.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.4% |
| Electricity | 32.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Fuel oil | 28.6% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 59,764 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8,303 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18,898 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 28,826 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 32,910 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 41,366 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 28.4% |
| Married | 55.3% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,571 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 2,532 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 27,241 | 36.8% |
| High school | 15,812 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 22,996 | 29.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Construction
5.9%
Public administration
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
18.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15,999 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 288,962 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 15,213 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,994 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,662 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1,968 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 278,075 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 267,495 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 178,228 | 61.4% |
| Foreign born | 10,580 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25,431 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 15,539 | 65.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 37,717 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 26,947 | 8.9% |
| French | 19,862 | 6.5% |
| Irish | 6,797 | 2.2% |
| English | 5,082 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,128 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 1,060 | 0.3% |
| German | 599 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 237 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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