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Hellertown borough, PA

ZIP 18055 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18055

18055 has a population of 11,947 with a median age of 46.7 yrs (46.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.7%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
1.5%-88% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.8%-48% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.6%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.0%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
25.4%+56% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.8%-56% vs US avg
x
High school
32.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
39.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.4%+18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.5%+582% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 18055

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.4%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.1%-39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.5%+582% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,947
Median age46.7
Poverty rate5.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.7%
Hispanic9.8%
Black1.5%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born16.4%