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Lebanon, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17042

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,133
217/sq mi
$74,831
Median income
$237,300
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lebanon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
217
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with 37,133 residents across 171.4 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,831 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,270. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $237,300 (4% above the state average), median rent at $1,113 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 17042 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lebanon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17042.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17042, Lebanon, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,133

Population

171.4

Area (sq mi)

217

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17042?

41.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,831

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$42,270

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17042 ranks nationally

Lebanon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,831 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,034

Total Housing Units

16,067

Occupied Units

967

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$237,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17042 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 160
2021 +11.3% 178
2022 +15.3% 205
2023 +8.9% 223
2024 +8.0% 241

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 993 business establishments in ZIP 17042, employing approximately 18,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,091,597,000.

993

Businesses

18,420

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 166 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 146 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 132 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 103 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 6.5%
Manufacturing 63 6.3%
Finance and insurance 54 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 4.9%
Construction 46 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.4%
Wholesale trade 40 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.8%
Information 15 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.9%
Educational services 8 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17042 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17042 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17083 Quentin, PA 109 1.3 mi
17016 Cornwall, PA 799 1.7 mi
17046 Lebanon, PA 29,790 6.1 mi
17064 Mount Gretna, PA 645 4.5 mi
17545 Manheim, PA 21,256 8.4 mi
17088 Schaefferstown, PA 823 6.9 mi
17041 Lawn, PA 213 8.1 mi
17067 Myerstown, PA 14,232 8.6 mi
17003 Annville, PA 11,720 8.8 mi
17077 Ono, PA 46 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lebanon County

17046 standard
Lebanon, PA
Pop: 29,790
17078 standard
Palmyra, PA
Pop: 20,218
17067 standard
Myerstown, PA
Pop: 14,232
17003 standard
Annville, PA
Pop: 11,720
17038 standard
Jonestown, PA
Pop: 8,219
17073 standard
Newmanstown, PA
Pop: 5,271

Related Areas

Lebanon County Lebanon, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17042 in? ▼
ZIP code 17042 (Lebanon) is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Lebanon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lebanon-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17042? ▼
ZIP code 17042 in Lebanon, PA has a population of 37,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17042 is $74,831, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17042 is $237,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17042 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17042? ▼
ZIP code 17042 has 993 business establishments employing approximately 18,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17042 are: Retail trade (166), Health care and social assistance (146), Other services (except public administration) (132). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17042 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17042? ▼
In ZIP code 17042, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17042 is 20.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17042? ▼
In ZIP code 17042, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17042 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.