18070 ZIP Code — Palm, PA

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18070 is located in Palm, Pennsylvania, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 3.16 square miles and serves a population of 340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445.

About ZIP code 18070

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,200.

Median household income is $68,750. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18070 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

340
population
3.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18070

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City Status
Palm Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
18056 Hereford (1.4 mi) 18041 East Greenville (2 mi) 19503 Bally (3.4 mi) 19504 Barto (3.7 mi) 18073 Pennsburg (4.6 mi) 18062 Macungie (5.2 mi) 18076 Red Hill (5.3 mi) 19505 Bechtelsville (5.8 mi) 18011 Alburtis (6.2 mi) 18049 Emmaus (6.2 mi) 18099 Emmaus (7.5 mi) 18098 Emmaus (7.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 340
Population density 108 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 3.16 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.4361
Longitude -75.5414
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 215/267/445
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.7% 25.5% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 28.0% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 41.7% 30.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 16.0% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

340
Population
108
People per sq mi
56.1
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$37,690
Per capita income
$273,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
1.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
192
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
3
19
5–9
17
5
10–14
5
3
15–19
3
4
25–34
3
5
35–44
4
50
45–54
45
6
55–59
5
2
60–64
2
57
65–74
52
22
75–84
20
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185817.1%
18 and over28282.9%
65 and over15645.9%
Median age56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White340100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.7% 25.5% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 28.0% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 41.7% 30.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 16.0% 7.1%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 15.0%
$50k–$75k 34.4%
$75k–$100k 2.5%
$100k–$150k 40.0%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k8.1%
$35k–$50k15.0%
$50k–$75k34.4%
$75k–$100k2.5%
$100k–$150k40.0%
Median income$68,750

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 65.6%
$300k–$500k 19.4%
$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$273,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant16.7%
Single-family detached89.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.13

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19992.1%
1980–198915.1%
1970–19790.0%
1960–196926.6%
1950–195929.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier27.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.4%
2 bedrooms0.0%
3 bedrooms54.7%
4 bedrooms28.1%
5+ bedrooms6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle36.3%
2 vehicles36.3%
3 or more27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity8.8%
Fuel oil68.8%
Wood22.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10163.1%
Cohabiting couple106.3%
Male householder, no spouse1710.6%
Female householder, no spouse3220.0%
Households with children under 184830.0%
Households with seniors (65+)10364.4%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married9.3%0.0%
Married75.7%71.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%18.9%
Divorced15.0%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 44.3%
Some college, no degree 3.9%
Associate's degree 35.1%
Bachelor's degree 9.6%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4688.5%
High school611.5%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.4%
Construction 34.5%
Professional & management 7.1%
Finance & real estate 6.2%
Education & healthcare 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Retail trade 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.4%
Service5.3%
Sales & office41.6%
Natural resources & construction37.2%
Production & transportation3.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector100.0%
Government0.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.8%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.6

Poverty

All people 1.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security64.4%
Retirement income41.3%
Supplemental Security8.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.9%
High blood pressure29.8%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis26.3%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.9%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health10.8%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist71.9%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss10.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3412.1%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 186.9%
18–64 years4.0%
65 and over12.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.2%
Public insurance48.2%
No insurance2.1%
Uninsured under 195.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only33498.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)340100.0%
Born in same state340100.0%
Born in different state27079.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French9728.5%
Arab319.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian61.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.1%
Internet access76.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18070

What city is ZIP code 18070 in?

ZIP code 18070 is primarily assigned to Palm, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18070 in?

ZIP code 18070 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18070 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 18070 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18070 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 18070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18070?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 18070 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 18070 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18070 in?

ZIP code 18070 observes the EST timezone.

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