Newmanstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17073
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,271
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,452
- Median income Above-median income area
- $272,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newmanstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17073 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,271 residents across 67.3 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,452 (17% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,278. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 1.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $272,200 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,527.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lebanon County, so 17073 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 17073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newmanstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17073.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 9
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 17073, Newmanstown, 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
5,271
Population
67.3
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17073?
37.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
5.2%
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?
$91,452
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$45,278
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17073 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Newmanstown, 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)
$91,452 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
2,393housing units
2,393
Total Housing Units
2,289
Occupied Units
104
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,200
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,527
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 17073, employing approximately 631 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,828,000.
96
Businesses
631
Employees
$35.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 34.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 5.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
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 17073 vs 17039 →
ZIP 17073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
42,626 residents
- 17067 14,232
Myerstown (17067)
14,232 residents
- 17578 7,485
Stevens (17578)
7,485 residents
- 19567 5,388
Womelsdorf (19567)
5,388 residents
- 17073 5,271
Newmanstown (17073)
5,271 residents
- 19551 5,034
Robesonia (19551)
5,034 residents
- 17087 2,767
Richland (17087)
2,767 residents
- 17088 823
Schaefferstown (17088)
823 residents
- 17016 799
Cornwall (17016)
799 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17073 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17088
Schaefferstown (17088)
$113,933 median income
- 19544
Mount Aetna (19544)
$106,563 median income
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
$97,435 median income
- 17087
Richland (17087)
$93,150 median income
- 19567
Womelsdorf (19567)
$91,458 median income
- 17073
Newmanstown (17073)
$91,452 median income
- 19551
Robesonia (19551)
$90,504 median income
- 17578
Stevens (17578)
$81,990 median income
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
$76,183 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17073 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17039 | Kleinfeltersville, PA | 37 | 1.2 mi |
| 17088 | Schaefferstown, PA | 823 | 2.0 mi |
| 17087 | Richland, PA | 2,767 | 7.1 mi |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf, PA | 5,388 | 6.7 mi |
| 17067 | Myerstown, PA | 14,232 | 6.6 mi |
| 19544 | Mount Aetna, PA | 196 | 8.2 mi |
| 17543 | Lititz, PA | 42,626 | 8.5 mi |
| 19551 | Robesonia, PA | 5,034 | 7.2 mi |
| 17016 | Cornwall, PA | 799 | 7.9 mi |
| 17578 | Stevens, PA | 7,485 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17073, 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 (5,271 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 17073 in?
ZIP code 17073 (Newmanstown) 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 17073?
ZIP code 17073 in Newmanstown, PA has a population of 5,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17073?
The median household income in ZIP 17073 is $91,452, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17073?
The median home value in ZIP 17073 is $272,200, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17073 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17073?
ZIP code 17073 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17073 are: Construction (33), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Manufacturing (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17073?
In ZIP code 17073, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 17073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17073 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17073?
In ZIP code 17073, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17073 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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