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Northampton, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18067.
Population
10,400
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,210
ZIP codes
1
Northampton and its ZIP codes
Northampton at a glance
- Northampton is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $90,762, 16% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,200 (8% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,174 a month.
Local data for Northampton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northampton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,762
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$235,200
Median rent
$1,174/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,684), Irish Americans (824), Italian Americans (730).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Northampton.
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
How people get to work
Northampton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northampton, 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
ZIP codes in Northampton
1 in or overlapping Northampton. Population shown
Cities near Northampton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoplayBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| CementonCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| North CatasauquaBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| StilesCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| HokendauquaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.1 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.5 |
| CatasauquaBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Laurys StationCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| FullertonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.7 |
| CherryvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| BathBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SchnecksvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
| AllentownCity | 6.4 mi | 17.6 |
| BethlehemCity | 6.7 mi | 19.1 |
| ChapmanBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WalnutportBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northampton, PA in?
- Northampton is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Northampton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northampton include 18067.
- What is the population of Northampton, PA?
- About 10,400 people live in Northampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northampton?
- Nearby places include Coplay (1.1 mi), Cementon (1.6 mi), North Catasauqua (1.7 mi), Stiles (1.7 mi), Hokendauqua (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023