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ZIP 18017

Pop. 40,640·Northampton County·40th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,135/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$170
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ZIP 18017 · $2,135
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,970/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
$25,620/yr
At $2,135/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyNorthampton County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18017 (Bethlehem, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,640
Median income
$91,173
Median age
45
Renters
33%
Age distribution
20.8%
18.1%
22%
12.7%
26.5%
Under 1820.8%
18–3418.1%
35–5422%
55–6412.7%
65+26.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
24.6%
White67.7%
Black5%
Hispanic24.6%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
26.8%
26%
40.9%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18017 in Bethlehem, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,831 → $91,173
up 15.7%
Population
40,142 → 40,640
up 1.2%
Renter share
31.9% → 33%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 40.9%
+3.0 pts
Median age
44.4 → 45
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 18017 in Bethlehem, PA now reports about $91,173, up from $78,831 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 40,142 residents to roughly 40,640. College-educated residents now make up 40.9% of adults here, versus 37.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18017 covers Bethlehem, PA. The median rent here is $2,135/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($91,173/yr), ZIP 18017 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18017?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18017 (Bethlehem, PA) is $2,135. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18017 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18017's median rent of $2,135/mo is $170 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18017 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18017 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #40 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,135/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,135/mo in ZIP 18017. The local median household income is $91,173/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18017?

Rent in ZIP 18017 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18017 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18017 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,135/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($91,173/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18017 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18017 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 18017 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18017 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18017 compare to the rest of Bethlehem?

ZIP 18017 is pricier than Bethlehem as a whole. At $2,135/mo, it's $219 above the Bethlehem citywide median of $1,916/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18017 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18017 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,135/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 18017's median household income ($91,173/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18017 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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