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 High-density area
- $93,135
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17078 (Palmyra, PA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.9 in 2023 to 240.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,355. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,700 (35% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,247.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lebanon County, so 17078 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 17078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17078.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17078?
41.8
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$93,135
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$48,355
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17078 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Palmyra, 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)
$93,135 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
9,900housing units
9,900
Total Housing Units
9,603
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,700
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17078 vs 17010 →
ZIP 17078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
29,602 residents
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
21,913 residents
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
20,218 residents
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
16,972 residents
- 17003 11,720
Annville (17003)
11,720 residents
- 17028 3,720
Grantville (17028)
3,720 residents
- 17064 645
Mount Gretna (17064)
645 residents
- 17041 213
Lawn (17041)
213 residents
- 17010 182
Campbelltown (17010)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17078 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17078 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
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
$115,533 median income
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
$93,135 median income
- 17003
Annville (17003)
$92,209 median income
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
$86,767 median income
- 17041
Lawn (17041)
$86,397 median income
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
$72,945 median income
- 17028
Grantville (17028)
$59,554 median income
- 17077
Ono (17077)
$52,656 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17078, 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 (20,218 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 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.
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