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New Bethlehem borough, PA

ZIP 16242 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16242

16242 has a population of 4,328 with a median age of 44.0 yrs (48.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.2%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.9%-0% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
22.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.6%+5% vs US avg
x
High school
50.3%+92% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.6%-32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.6%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.2%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.0%+332% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.0%+1503% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 16242

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.0%+332% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.5%-6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.0%+1503% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,328
Median age44.0
Poverty rate16.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born60.0%