Richland, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17087
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,767
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,150
- Median income Above-median income area
- $225,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17087 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17087 covers 31.8 square miles in Richland, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,767 residents on file, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17087 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,150 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,466. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 2.8%. Median home value is $225,200 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $903; 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, 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 17087 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 17087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17087.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 17087, Richland, 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
2,767
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17087?
39.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$93,150
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$39,466
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17087 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Richland, 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)
$93,150 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
936housing units
936
Total Housing Units
901
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$903
Median Rent
1965
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2023)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17087 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.3% | 160 |
| 2020 | +7.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 215 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 223 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 17087, employing approximately 555 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,051,000.
63
Businesses
555
Employees
$29.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
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 17087 vs 19544 →
ZIP 17087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
14,232 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
- 19507 3,280
Bethel (19507)
3,280 residents
- 17087 2,767
Richland (17087)
2,767 residents
- 17088 823
Schaefferstown (17088)
823 residents
- 19550 641
Rehrersburg (19550)
641 residents
- 19559 362
Strausstown (19559)
362 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17087 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17087 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
- 19559
Strausstown (19559)
$100,227 median income
- 19507
Bethel (19507)
$93,177 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
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
$76,183 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17087 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19544 | Mount Aetna, PA | 196 | 2.0 mi |
| 19550 | Rehrersburg, PA | 641 | 3.5 mi |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf, PA | 5,388 | 2.8 mi |
| 17067 | Myerstown, PA | 14,232 | 3.1 mi |
| 17073 | Newmanstown, PA | 5,271 | 7.1 mi |
| 19507 | Bethel, PA | 3,280 | 6.1 mi |
| 17039 | Kleinfeltersville, PA | 37 | 8.0 mi |
| 17088 | Schaefferstown, PA | 823 | 7.4 mi |
| 19551 | Robesonia, PA | 5,034 | 7.1 mi |
| 19559 | Strausstown, PA | 362 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17087, 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 (2,767 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 17087 in?
ZIP code 17087 (Richland) 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 17087?
ZIP code 17087 in Richland, PA has a population of 2,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17087?
The median household income in ZIP 17087 is $93,150, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17087?
The median home value in ZIP 17087 is $225,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17087 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17087?
ZIP code 17087 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 555 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17087 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17087?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17087 increased by 3.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 17087?
In ZIP code 17087, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 17087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17087 is 23.3 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 17087?
In ZIP code 17087, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17087 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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