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 High-density area
- $62,221
- Median income Near-median income area
- $191,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lebanon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17046 (Lebanon, PA) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.3 in 2023 to 258.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,048. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $191,000 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,009; owner occupancy is 63.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lebanon County, so 17046 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 17046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17046.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 25
Accommodation and food services
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17046?
40.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
8.3%
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?
$62,221
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,048
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17046 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lebanon, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,221 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,439housing units
13,439
Total Housing Units
12,590
Occupied Units
849
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,000
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17046 vs 17026 →
ZIP 17046 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
- 17067 14,232
Myerstown (17067)
14,232 residents
- 17003 11,720
Annville (17003)
11,720 residents
- 17038 8,219
Jonestown (17038)
8,219 residents
- 17026 3,616
Fredericksburg (17026)
3,616 residents
- 17016 799
Cornwall (17016)
799 residents
- 17064 645
Mount Gretna (17064)
645 residents
- 19544 196
Mount Aetna (19544)
196 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17046 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17046 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
- 19544
Mount Aetna (19544)
$106,563 median income
- 17026
Fredericksburg (17026)
$102,663 median income
- 17003
Annville (17003)
$92,209 median income
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
$76,183 median income
- 17038
Jonestown (17038)
$75,417 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 17046 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17046, 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 (29,790 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 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.
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