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Palmyra, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17078

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

20,218
258/sq mi
$93,135
Median income
$305,700
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palmyra pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
258
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17078 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with 20,218 residents across 78.3 square miles, a density of 258 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,135 (20% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,355. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $305,700 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,247 monthly, and 72.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 17078 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lebanon 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 17078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17078.

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 17078, Palmyra, 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

20,218

Population

78.3

Area (sq mi)

258

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17078?

41.8

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$93,135

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$48,355

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17078 ranks nationally

Palmyra, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,135 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,900

Total Housing Units

9,603

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$305,700

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,247

Median Rent

1979

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17078 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 167
2021 +9.9% 183
2022 +15.3% 211
2023 +7.5% 227
2024 +5.9% 240

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 389 business establishments in ZIP 17078, employing approximately 5,978 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,759,000.

389

Businesses

5,978

Employees

$282.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 56 14.4%
Retail trade 49 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 43 11.1%
Construction 42 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 38 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.2%
Manufacturing 21 5.4%
Finance and insurance 20 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.6%
Wholesale trade 10 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.1%
Information 7 1.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 17078 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 17078 ranks #3 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 17078 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 17078 ranks #3 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
17010 Campbelltown, PA 182 0.6 mi
17033 Hershey, PA 16,972 2.9 mi
17003 Annville, PA 11,720 5.5 mi
17041 Lawn, PA 213 5.3 mi
17036 Hummelstown, PA 21,913 6.1 mi
17022 Elizabethtown, PA 29,602 8.4 mi
17064 Mount Gretna, PA 645 6.4 mi
17083 Quentin, PA 109 7.7 mi
17077 Ono, PA 46 8.5 mi
17028 Grantville, PA 3,720 8.4 mi

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Pop: 29,790
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Pop: 14,232
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Pop: 11,720
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Pop: 8,219
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Pop: 5,271

Related Areas

Lebanon County Palmyra, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17078 in? ▼
ZIP code 17078 (Palmyra) 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 17078? ▼
ZIP code 17078 in Palmyra, PA has a population of 20,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17078 is $93,135, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17078 is $305,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17078 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17078? ▼
ZIP code 17078 has 389 business establishments employing approximately 5,978 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17078 are: Other services (except public administration) (56), Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17078 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 17078? ▼
In ZIP code 17078, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 17078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17078 is 20.5 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 17078? ▼
In ZIP code 17078, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17078 is 7.5% 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.