ZIP Code 18055 - Hellertown Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18055 is located in Hellertown Pennsylvania. Portions of 18055 are also in Bethlehem and Lower Saucon Township and Williams Township (Northampton County) and Springfield Township (Bucks County). 18055 is primarily within Northampton County, with some portions in Bucks County. Regionally, 18055 is located in Metro Philadelphia.
ZIP Code 18055 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hellertown |
| Primary County | Northampton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,796 |
| Area Code(s) | 484 / 610 / 835 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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18055 Demographics
18055 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18055 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18055 is White. The current unemployment level in 18055 is 4.1%.
| Population | 11,796 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.07% |
| Population Density | 587 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,056 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,985 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $491,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.5% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.81% |
18055 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,752 | 89.5% |
| Black | 163 | 1.36% |
| Hispanic | 765 | 6.37% |
| Asian | 261 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18055 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,592 | 85% |
| Black | 27 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 60 | 3.2% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18055 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 662 | 8.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,851 | 22.44% |
| High School Diploma | 2,746 | 33.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 138 | 1.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 203 | 2.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,002 | 12.15% |
| Associates Degree | 521 | 6.32% |
| Masters Degree | 914 | 11.08% |
| Professional Degree | 98 | 1.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 113 | 1.37% |
18055 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.58822632, -75.29876709 |
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| Region | Metro Philadelphia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 20 Square Miles |
18055 Schools
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18055 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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