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Bethlehem, PA
City in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18015, 18017, 18018.
Population
77,956
Land area
19.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,078
ZIP codes
3
Bethlehem and its ZIP codes
Bethlehem at a glance
- Bethlehem is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $68,879, 12% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,400 and median rent is $1,382 a month.
Local data for Bethlehem, PA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools29
- Colleges5
- Libraries2
- Banks25
- Post Offices3
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants314
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Bethlehem, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,879
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$260,400
Median rent
$1,382/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
36.0%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (14,946), German Americans (11,675), Irish Americans (8,440).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Bethlehem.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,976
122,795 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,350
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $6,772 per person
PPP loans
$88.1M
926 loans, 9,375 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bethlehem, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethlehem, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
ZIP codes in Bethlehem
3 in or overlapping Bethlehem. Population shown
Cities near Bethlehem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain HillBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| FreemansburgBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.6 |
| HellertownBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| CatasauquaBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| FullertonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.7 |
| North CatasauquaBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AllentownCity | 5.5 mi | 17.6 |
| HokendauquaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| DeSales UniversityCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CoplayBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| NorthamptonBorough | 6.7 mi | 2.5 |
| StilesCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Old OrchardCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| BathBorough | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| Palmer HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethlehem, PA in?
- Bethlehem is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethlehem, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethlehem include 18015, 18017, 18018.
- What is the population of Bethlehem, PA?
- About 77,956 people live in Bethlehem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethlehem?
- Nearby places include Fountain Hill (1.7 mi), Freemansburg (2.5 mi), Middletown (3.4 mi), Hellertown (4.1 mi), Catasauqua (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023