Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Hellertown: borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Hellertown is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,898 and a population density of 4,468 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,820 inhabitants.
The city was created 284 years ago in 1741.
Quick Facts about Hellertown
| Population | 5,820 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Postal code | 18055 |
| Area | 1.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5795,-75.3407 |
| Altitude | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1742 (284 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:57:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 4,409 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hellertown is located at 40°34'46"N 75°20'27"W (40.5795400, -75.3407300).
Hellertown map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hellertown decreased by 1.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,898 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,870 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,862 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,838 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,839 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,809 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,815 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,827 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,845 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,831 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,820 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 33,870 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,848 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 34,792 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,712 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 82.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,935 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $267,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,818 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $711 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,348 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,483 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 129,534 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 196,709 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,492,029 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 428,774 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,791 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $100,594 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,873 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,758 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,649 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 768 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 436 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,121 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 207 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,331 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,648.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.63 |
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People born in Hellertown (8)
People born in Hellertown, including sprinter Allen Woodring, mathematician Carl Benjamin Boyer, Catholic bishop Eugene J. McGuinness, .
More notable people
- Frank D. Fackenthal (American educator) he was born in 22/02/1883
- Glenn Hetrick (American make-up artist) he was born in 08/07/1972
- Sarine Voltage (American singer) she was born in 27/12/1959
- Harry Hess Reichard (Pennsylvania German writer and scholar) he was born in 27/08/1878
- Preston Barba he was born in 01/01/1883
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hellertown, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210739 | DeSales University | Center Valley (PA) | 18034-9568 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hellertown, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hellertown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hellertown Post Office | Hellertown (PA) | 18055 |
Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Easton | 26,978 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lower Saucon | 10,813 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Northampton | 9,852 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Nazareth | 5,688 | Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bangor | 5,210 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Palmer Heights | 3,762 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pen Argyl | 3,540 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,307 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| North Catasauqua | 2,825 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bath | 2,756 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Wind Gap | 2,732 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Freemansburg | 2,617 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Old Orchard | 2,434 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Walnutport | 2,115 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| East Bangor | 1,624 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Hellertown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities