Borough · Pennsylvania
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Hellertown, borough, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Hellertown had 6,138 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,132 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,118 (±39). GEOID 4233744.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,138
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,132 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,118 ±39
Median household income
$72,813
±$11,418 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$256,200
±$18,873 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,372
±$131 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Hellertown and what county is it in?
Hellertown is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 4,674 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hellertown is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hellertown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,138 people lived in Hellertown on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 6,132 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,118 (±39).
| Measure | Hellertown | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,118 ±39 | 318,580 | +287 |
| Households | 2,398 ±177 | 122,624 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.18 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,597 ±178 | 129,448 | no clear change |
Hellertown's population since 2000
From 5,606 in 2000 to 6,138 in 2025: up 9.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hellertown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hellertown?
The median resident of Hellertown is 41.5 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.6%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hellertown | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±2.0 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±4.3 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8% ±3.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 44.2% ±2.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% ±6.5 pts | 15.5% | +9.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2% ±6.6 pts | 72.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.3% ±6.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±2.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.3% ±4.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.4% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±3.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8% ±4.1 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±2.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±2.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hellertown earn?
Half of Hellertown's 2,398 households earn less than $72,813 a year (±$11,418), against $89,184 in Northampton County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $83,810 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hellertown | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,813 ±$11,418 | $89,184 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,423 ±$6,377 | $115,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,700 ±$3,074 | $45,736 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1% ±4.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±4.3 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±4.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hellertown?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Hellertown's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $256,200 by its owner (±$18,873). The median renter pays $1,372 a month including utilities, and 54.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hellertown | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $256,200 ±$18,873 | $308,600 | +$28,029 |
| Median gross rent | $1,372 ±$131 | $1,395 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.4% ±14.2 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,684 ±$93 | $1,957 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7% ±6.0 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.3% ±6.0 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,597 ±178 | 129,448 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±6.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.0% ±6.1 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.2% ±6.1 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.5% ±4.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hellertown building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Hellertown in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hellertown work and get to work?
74.2% of Hellertown's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Hellertown | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±4.4 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% ±4.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±5.8 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8% ±5.4 pts | 14.4% | +15.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±3.8 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hellertown?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hellertown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,935 (Tract 179.01) to $90,556 (Tract 179.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 179.01Northampton County | 3,740 | $61,935 |
| Tract 179.02Northampton County | 2,378 | $90,556 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hellertown) · Census block assignment files
How does Hellertown compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hellertown is the 4,361st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 140th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Hellertown ranks 1,255th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 140th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 782nd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 170th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,255th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,321st | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 792nd | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 444th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,362nd | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 773rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,429th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,661st | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 371st | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,087th | 2,156 |
Hellertown's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Hellertown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hellertown?
16 of the 57 figures for Hellertown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hellertown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hellertown.