ZIP Code 17088

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Schaefferstown · Lebanon County · Pennsylvania

Population
823

174/sq mi

Median income
$113,933

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$219,700

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.7%

Median age 33.1

Land area
4.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17088 in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 823. The median household income is $113,933, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $219,700, 21% below the US average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17088 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.7 square miles in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 823 residents, producing a population density of 174 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17088 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17088 sits at $113,933 (46% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $67,480. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $219,700 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $964 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17088 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lebanon County, so you can benchmark 17088 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 17088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17088.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17088, Schaefferstown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

823

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

174

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17088?

33.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$113,933

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$67,480

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

262

Total Housing Units

233

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$219,700

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$964

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 17088, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,838,000.

37

Businesses

454

Employees

$17.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 16.2%
Manufacturing 5 13.5%
Finance and insurance 4 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
17073 Newmanstown, PA 5,271 2.0 mi
17039 Kleinfeltersville, PA 37 2.9 mi
17067 Myerstown, PA 14,232 6.1 mi
19544 Mount Aetna, PA 196 8.1 mi
17543 Lititz, PA 42,626 8.0 mi
17016 Cornwall, PA 799 5.9 mi
17087 Richland, PA 2,767 7.4 mi
17042 Lebanon, PA 37,133 6.9 mi
17083 Quentin, PA 109 7.7 mi
19567 Womelsdorf, PA 5,388 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17088 in?
ZIP code 17088 (Schaefferstown) 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 17088?
ZIP code 17088 in Schaefferstown, PA has a population of 823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17088?
The median household income in ZIP 17088 is $113,933, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17088?
The median home value in ZIP 17088 is $219,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17088 is White at 97.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17088?
ZIP code 17088 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17088 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17088?
In ZIP code 17088, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17088?
In ZIP code 17088, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17088 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Schaefferstown, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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