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Lebanon, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17046

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

29,790
301/sq mi
$62,221
Median income
$191,000
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
301
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17046 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with 29,790 residents across 99.0 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17046 reports a modest median household income of $62,221 (20% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,048. Local economic indicators show a 16.8% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $191,000 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,009 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17046, plus 6 more within Lebanon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 17046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17046.

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 17046, 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

29,790

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

301

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17046?

40.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%

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?

$62,221

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$32,048

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17046 ranks nationally

Lebanon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,221 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,439

Total Housing Units

12,590

Occupied Units

849

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$191,000

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,009

Median Rent

1963

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17046 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 166
2021 +12.5% 187
2022 +14.5% 214
2023 +19.1% 254
2024 +1.4% 258

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 384 business establishments in ZIP 17046, employing approximately 5,940 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,183,000.

384

Businesses

5,940

Employees

$244.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 82 21.4%
Retail trade 69 18.0%
Construction 45 11.7%
Manufacturing 36 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 25 6.5%
Wholesale trade 20 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 20 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.6%
Finance and insurance 9 2.3%
Information 8 2.1%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 17046 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 17046 ranks #2 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 17046 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 17046 ranks #8 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
17026 Fredericksburg, PA 3,616 5.5 mi
17042 Lebanon, PA 37,133 6.1 mi
17083 Quentin, PA 109 7.3 mi
17067 Myerstown, PA 14,232 6.0 mi
17077 Ono, PA 46 5.7 mi
17016 Cornwall, PA 799 7.4 mi
17003 Annville, PA 11,720 7.2 mi
19544 Mount Aetna, PA 196 7.4 mi
17064 Mount Gretna, PA 645 10.0 mi
17038 Jonestown, PA 8,219 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lebanon County

17042 standard
Lebanon, PA
Pop: 37,133
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 17046 in? ▼
ZIP code 17046 (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 17046? ▼
ZIP code 17046 in Lebanon, PA has a population of 29,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17046 is $62,221, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17046 is $191,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17046 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17046? ▼
ZIP code 17046 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 5,940 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17046 are: Other services (except public administration) (82), Retail trade (69), Construction (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17046 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 17046? ▼
In ZIP code 17046, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 17046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17046 is 22.8 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 17046? ▼
In ZIP code 17046, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17046 is 16.8% 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.