18013 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18013, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18013 is a zip code in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bangor, East Bangor, Lower Mount Bethel, Roseto, Upper Mount Bethel, and Washington, with a total population of 18,126 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18013 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18013.

The estimated population of people living in 18013 is 18,126, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18013 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,126
 -3.99% +1.63%
2020
18,880
+4.67%
-
2019
18,037
+0.04%
-
2018
18,029
+1.09%
-
2017
17,835
 - -

Population of 18013 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18013 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.7%
93.3%
 -6.00%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8%
4.4%
 +81.82%
Asian
0.7%
1.3%
 -46.15%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.5%
 +360.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18013 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18013 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18013 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18013 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 -3.05% 42.2 -0.47% 40.9 -4.44%
2020 42.6 -2.96% 42.4 +1.44% 42.8 -8.15%
2019 43.9 +0.23% 41.8 +3.98% 46.6 -3.32%
2018 43.8 -0.9% 40.2 -4.06% 48.2 +0.21%
2017 44.2 - 41.9 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 18013 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18013 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 966 -13.17% 777 +21.28% 836 947
10 to 19 1,229 +3.74% 942 +46.77% 1,264 1,400
20 to 29 1,084 -11.49% 969 +7.71% 955 1,002
30 to 39 989 +32.61% 925 +20.57% 1,283 1,086
40 to 49 1,310 -24.76% 1,180 -1.94% 1,007 1,153
50 to 59 1,427 -9.9% 1,391 -11.57% 1,264 1,234
60 to 69 1,212 +10.61% 1,136 +9.52% 1,337 1,216
70+ 810 +31.26% 1,488 -33.11% 1,092 1,050

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18013 zip code is $68,023.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18013.

  • Under 25
    $39,531.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,776.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,805.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,952.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18013 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18013, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18013 is currently $89,348.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.34% of households in 18013 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18013 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18013 is $33,887.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18013 by the total population of 18013.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18013 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18013 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18013 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18013 zip over the age of 16 is 14,616.

Of those people, a total of 66.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18013 is 63.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18013 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 937 58.90% 13.20%
20 to 24 years 993 70.90% 14.50%
25 to 29 years 964 83.20% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,009 86.60% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 2,488 80.50% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 2,164 84.60% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,366 80.00% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 1,414 64.10% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 1,884 41.90% 2.00%
75 years and over 1,397 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18013. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,578 65.80% 4.40%
Black or African American 245 66.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 47.60% 0.00%
Asian 85 91.80% 7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 250 67.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 437 72.50% 11.40%
Hispanic or Latino 968 65.80% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,135 65.80% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18013 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18013 is 9,237, with median earnings of $35,667.00.

Women in 18013 are earning approximately 56.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,237 $35,667.00
Male 4,991 $48,610.00
Female 4,246 $27,605.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18013 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 965 $53,242.00
Business and Financial 280 $49,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 123 $59,485.00
Architecture and Engineering 173 $57,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 189 $88,239.00
Community and Social Service 156 $49,500.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 442 $27,976.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $21,944.00
Healthcare Practitioners 267 $56,375.00
Healthcare Support 378 $19,145.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 274 $15,676.00
Law Enforcement 91 $90,114.00
Food Preparation and Serving 594 $15,164.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 377 $40,387.00
Personal Care and Service 217 $18,618.00
Sales 794 $24,265.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,020 $32,360.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $26,250.00
Construction and Extraction 549 $53,264.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 336 $74,516.00
Production 835 $50,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 596 $24,127.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18013 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18013.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 699 $38,371.00 266 $55,893.00
Business and Financial 69 $74,028.00 211 $44,303.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $59,018.00 30 $98,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 126 $90,536.00 47 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 97 $82,068.00 92 $100,000.00
Community and Social Service 44 $44,265.00 112 $88,017.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 102 $53,750.00 340 $21,753.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $42,981.00 65 $20,694.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $49,167.00 235 $56,625.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 357 $19,490.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 220 $16,892.00 54 $6,705.00
Law Enforcement 81 $91,250.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 190 $25,556.00 404 $15,099.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 299 $42,054.00 78 $10,333.00
Personal Care and Service 64 $62,647.00 153 $16,031.00
Sales 391 $51,750.00 403 $15,515.00
Office and Administrative Support 177 $52,083.00 843 $31,419.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $26,250.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 549 $53,264.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 336 $74,516.00 0 $0.00
Production 620 $58,616.00 215 $31,510.00
Transportation and Material Moving 361 $58,802.00 235 $17,614.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,797 households in 18013, with an average household size of 2.65 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,108 families living in the 18013 zip code with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18013:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,939 367 802 1,689
Average Household Size 3.13 2.92 2.97 1.31
Total Families 3,939 367 802 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.65 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 5,108 families living in 18013, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18013:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,384 housing units in 18013.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,797 92.05%
Vacant 587 7.95%

22.62% of the total 7,384 housing units in 18013 are rental units. This is approximately 1,670 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,078 are occupied by the owner - or 68.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18013 is $1,017.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18013 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    49
  • Less than $500
    222
  • $500 to $999
    585
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    579
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    233
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    14
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    33

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18013 is $202,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18013 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    190
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    237
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    780
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,295
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,305
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,113
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    57

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18013. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18013 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,659
  • 1940 to 1949
    345
  • 1950 to 1959
    820
  • 1960 to 1969
    511
  • 1970 to 1979
    674
  • 1980 to 1989
    914
  • 1990 to 1999
    541
  • 2000 to 2009
    670
  • 2010 to 2013
    250
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18013 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    378
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,765
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,601
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,053

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18013 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18013 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18013.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    246
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    743
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    834
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,015
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,193
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    817
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,096
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    386
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    352
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    609
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    825
  • 90 or more minutes
    401

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18013 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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