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ZIP 18015

Pop. 34,852·Northampton County·112th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,691/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$274
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ZIP 18015 · $1,691
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,660/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,292/yr
At $1,691/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyNorthampton County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18015 (Bethlehem, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,852
Median income
$60,800
Median age
31.2
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
18.1%
35.9%
21.3%
14.2%
Under 1818.1%
18–3435.9%
35–5421.3%
55–6410.5%
65+14.2%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.1%
28.1%
White58.1%
Black10.3%
Hispanic28.1%
Asian4.1%
Education (25+)
12.2%
30%
24.7%
33.2%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma30%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18015 in Bethlehem, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,504 → $60,800
up 22.8%
Population
33,127 → 34,852
up 5.2%
Renter share
51.2% → 49.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 33.2%
+4.2 pts
Median age
32.3 → 31.2
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,504 in 2021 to $60,800 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 33,127 to 34,852 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change. About 49.5% of households rent today, against 51.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29% to 33.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18015 covers Bethlehem, PA. The median rent here is $1,691/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($60,800/yr), ZIP 18015 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18015?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18015 (Bethlehem, PA) is $1,691. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18015 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18015's median rent of $1,691/mo is $274 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18015 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18015 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #112 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,691/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18015?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,691/mo in ZIP 18015. The local median household income is $60,800/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18015?

Rent in ZIP 18015 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18015 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18015 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,691/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($60,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18015 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 18015 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of ZIP 18015 households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18015 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18015 compare to the rest of Bethlehem?

ZIP 18015 is more affordable than Bethlehem overall. At $1,691/mo, it's $225 below the Bethlehem citywide median of $1,916/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18015 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18015 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,691/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 18015's median household income ($60,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18015 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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