18038 ZIP Code — Danielsville, PA

Northampton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18038 is located in Danielsville, Pennsylvania, within Northampton County. It covers approximately 13.46 square miles and serves a population of 3,466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 18038

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,015.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 18038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

3,466

population

13.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danielsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18088 Walnutport (4 mi) 18014 Bath (4.3 mi) 18035 Cherryville (4.5 mi) 18067 Northampton (5.8 mi) 18071 Palmerton (6.1 mi) 18059 Laurys Station (6.2 mi) 18058 Kunkletown (6.3 mi) 18333 Kresgeville (7.2 mi) 18331 Gilbert (7.3 mi) 18080 Slatington (8.3 mi) 18037 Coplay (8.4 mi) 18091 Wind Gap (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,466
Population density	258 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	13.46 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.7977
Longitude	-75.4825
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.3%	34.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	36.3%	26.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	7.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,466

Population

258

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$108,015

Median household income

$43,357

Per capita income

$221,600

Median home value

$1,702

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,375

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

105

311

20–24

259

25–34

109

35–44

463

45–54

385

178

55–59

148

248

60–64

207

162

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	260	7.5%
18 and over	3,206	92.5%
65 and over	526	15.2%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,375	95.6%
Two or more races	76	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1.8%
Black or African American	9	0.3%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.3%	34.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	36.3%	26.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	7.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	30.3%
$150k–$200k	19.3%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$108,015

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,600
Median rent / month	$1,702
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	26.9%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.0%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	66.9%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	916	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	158	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	299	21.3%
Households with children under 18	186	13.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	439	31.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	16.0%
Married	50.5%	62.0%
Separated	1.7%	3.2%
Widowed	0.0%	15.1%
Divorced	2.3%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	9.3%
High school	169	28.6%
College / grad school	366	62.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Retail trade 21.7%

Transportation & utilities 20.7%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 3.6%

Professional & management 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.1%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.1%
Public insurance	18.1%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,419	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,410	98.4%
Born in same state	3,410	98.4%
Born in different state	3,125	90.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	1.6%
Not a US citizen	48	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	328	9.5%
Arab	240	6.9%
Irish	81	2.3%
English	79	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	69	2%
Polish	44	1.3%
Norwegian	22	0.6%
Dutch	16	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	82.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18038

What city is ZIP code 18038 in?

ZIP code 18038 is primarily assigned to Danielsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18038 in?

ZIP code 18038 falls within Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18038 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 18038 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18038?

The median household income in ZIP code 18038 is $108,015, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 18038?

ZIP code 18038 has an estimated population of 3,466 residents, with a density of 258 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18038?

The median home value in ZIP code 18038 is $221,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 18038 in?

ZIP code 18038 observes the EST timezone.