ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-07
ZIP 18020 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
30 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 18020 (Bethlehem), Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Northampton County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- $486,243 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 26.7% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 18020.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 8 | 26.7% |
| Probate / Estate | 7 | 23.3% |
| Foreclosure | 7 | 23.3% |
| Lien / Judgment | 4 | 13.3% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 3 | 10.0% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 1 | 3.3% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2022-Q4 | 1 |
| 2023-Q4 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 1 |
| 2025-Q2 | 2 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 4 |
| 2026-Q3 | 15 |
Property values in ZIP 18020
Based on 19 properties with an estimated property value from county assessor records.
Case outcomes in ZIP 18020
11.1% of tracked cases (3 of 27) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 1 |
| Settled / consent order | 1 |
| Dismissed | 1 |
Related areas
ZIP 18020 (Bethlehem) falls within Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Northampton County Intelligence Report · Northampton County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 18018 · 18017 · 18015 · 18036 · 18041.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18020?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 30 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18020 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Northampton County court dockets and include: Divorce (8), Probate / Estate (7), Foreclosure (7). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 18020?+
In ZIP 18020, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (8, 26.7%); Probate / Estate (7, 23.3%); Foreclosure (7, 23.3%); Lien / Judgment (4, 13.3%); Complaint Civil Action (3, 10.0%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 18020 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 18020 is $486,243, based on 19 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $399,303 to $627,831 in estimated property value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Court-direct 18020 court records
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