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Hellertown, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,118
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,664
ZIP codes
0
Hellertown and its ZIP codes
Hellertown at a glance
- Hellertown is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 205th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $72,813 a year, 7% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,200 and median rent is $1,372 a month.
Local data for Hellertown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hellertown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,813
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$256,200
Median rent
$1,372/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,946), Irish Americans (921), Italian Americans (486).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Hellertown.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Hellertown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hellertown, 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
83° / 19°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Crime in Hellertown
Hellertown Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2024
- Violent crime
- 114
- per 100,000 people · 46% of the PA rate
- Property crime
- 589
- per 100,000 people · 40% of the PA rate
Cities near Hellertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FreemansburgBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Fountain HillBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| DeSales UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BethlehemCity | 4.1 mi | 19.1 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.6 |
| CoopersburgBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Old OrchardCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| RiegelsvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| RichlandtownBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| GlendonBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AllentownCity | 7.6 mi | 17.6 |
| RaubsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| CatasauquaBorough | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Palmer HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| West EastonBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| FullertonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hellertown, PA in?
- Hellertown is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hellertown, PA?
- About 6,118 people live in Hellertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hellertown?
- Nearby places include Freemansburg (3.4 mi), Fountain Hill (3.5 mi), DeSales University (3.9 mi), Bethlehem (4.1 mi), Middletown (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023