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Lemoyne, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17043

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

5,957
1,138/sq mi
$61,173
Median income
$226,700
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lemoyne pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1,138
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,957 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 1,138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17043 reports a modest median household income of $61,173 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,200. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $226,700 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,074 per month, and 51.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 17043 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cumberland 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 17043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lemoyne, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17043.

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 17043, Lemoyne, 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

5,957

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

1,138

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17043?

38.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$61,173

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$45,200

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17043 ranks nationally

Lemoyne, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,173 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,011

Total Housing Units

2,913

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$226,700

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,074

Median Rent

1952

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

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17043 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.1% 163
2021 +7.2% 175
2022 +6.8% 186
2023 +9.0% 203
2024 +13.6% 231

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 414 business establishments in ZIP 17043, employing approximately 5,570 people with a combined annual payroll of $298,375,000.

414

Businesses

5,570

Employees

$298.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 65 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 56 13.5%
Retail trade 48 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.4%
Finance and insurance 34 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 7.0%
Construction 28 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.3%
Wholesale trade 18 4.3%
Manufacturing 10 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%
Information 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 17043 vs 17101 →

ZIP 17043 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 17043 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17043 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 17043 ranks #6 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
17101 Harrisburg, PA 2,212 1.1 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 1.7 mi
17120 Harrisburg, PA 0 1.6 mi
17011 Camp Hill, PA 34,586 1.7 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 2.1 mi
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 2.7 mi
17070 New Cumberland, PA 15,692 3.5 mi
17110 Harrisburg, PA 24,433 4.8 mi
17093 Summerdale, PA 801 4.5 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

17011 standard
Camp Hill, PA
Pop: 34,586
17013 standard
Carlisle, PA
Pop: 34,575
17055 standard
Mechanicsburg, PA
Pop: 34,237
17050 standard
Mechanicsburg, PA
Pop: 32,815
17257 standard
Shippensburg, PA
Pop: 27,996
17015 standard
Carlisle, PA
Pop: 20,798

Related Areas

Cumberland County Lemoyne, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17043 in? ▼
ZIP code 17043 (Lemoyne) is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17043? ▼
ZIP code 17043 in Lemoyne, PA has a population of 5,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17043 is $61,173, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17043 is $226,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17043 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17043? ▼
ZIP code 17043 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 5,570 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17043 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (56), Retail trade (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17043 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 17043? ▼
In ZIP code 17043, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 17043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17043 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 17043? ▼
In ZIP code 17043, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17043 is 12.0% 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.