18085 ZIP Code — Tatamy, PA
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18085 is located in Tatamy, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.
About ZIP code 18085
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $85,000. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
887
population
0.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tatamy | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 887 |
| Population density | 2,397 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7411 |
| Longitude | -75.2552 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 484/610 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.3% | 34.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 26.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
887
Population
2,397
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$85,000
Median household income
$41,133
Per capita income
$231,900
Median home value
$1,153
Median monthly rent
69.5%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
245
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
8
25
5–9
23
43
10–14
40
40
15–19
37
23
20–24
22
37
25–34
34
81
35–44
75
83
45–54
77
27
55–59
24
23
60–64
22
53
65–74
49
16
75–84
15
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 188 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 699 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 135 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 41.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.5%
Black or African American
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
3.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 807 | 87.5% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 35 | 3.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.3% | 34.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 26.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $85,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
33.9%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,153 |
| Owner occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter occupied | 30.5% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 58.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 52.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% |
| Electricity | 36.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 54.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 186 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 19 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 75 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 64 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 122 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 85 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 25.3% |
| Married | 54.8% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 5.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
45.8%
Some college, no degree
11.2%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 117 | 48.3% |
| High school | 70 | 28.9% |
| College / grad school | 45 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.3%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
17.9%
Professional & management
10.5%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Information
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Construction
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Other services
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 26.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 1.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 1.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
1.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.0%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 52 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 24.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 871 | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 18 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 18 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 869 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 861 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 591 | 66.6% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 213 | 24% |
| Italian | 116 | 13.1% |
| Irish | 78 | 8.8% |
| French | 41 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 3 | 0.3% |
| German | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18085
What city is ZIP code 18085 in?
ZIP code 18085 is primarily assigned to Tatamy, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18085 in?
ZIP code 18085 falls within Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 18085?
ZIP code 18085 has an estimated population of 887 residents, with a density of 2,378 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18085?
The median household income in ZIP code 18085 is $85,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18085?
The median home value in ZIP code 18085 is $231,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 18085 in?
ZIP code 18085 observes the EST timezone.