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 High-density area
- $74,831
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17042 (Lebanon, PA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.1 in 2023 to 241.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,270. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,300 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,113; 70.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lebanon County, so 17042 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 65
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 17042?
41.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,034housing units
17,034
Total Housing Units
16,067
Occupied Units
967
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17042 vs 17083 →
ZIP 17042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17042
Lebanon (17042)
37,133 residents
- 17046
Lebanon (17046)
29,790 residents
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
21,256 residents
- 17067 14,232
Myerstown (17067)
14,232 residents
- 17003 11,720
Annville (17003)
11,720 residents
- 17088 823
Schaefferstown (17088)
823 residents
- 17016 799
Cornwall (17016)
799 residents
- 17064 645
Mount Gretna (17064)
645 residents
- 17041 213
Lawn (17041)
213 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17042 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17064
Mount Gretna (17064)
$130,417 median income
- 17088
Schaefferstown (17088)
$113,933 median income
- 17003
Annville (17003)
$92,209 median income
- 17041
Lawn (17041)
$86,397 median income
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
$84,704 median income
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
$76,183 median income
- 17042
Lebanon (17042)
$74,831 median income
- 17046
Lebanon (17046)
$62,221 median income
- 17016
Cornwall (17016)
$56,933 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17042, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,133 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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