17042 ZIP Code
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17042 |
| City/Town: | Lebanon |
| County: | Lebanon |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,175 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,366 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,149 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,733 |
| Median Home Value: | $199,300 |
| Land Area: | 67.7 sq miles
175.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2964, -76.4211 |
Population Information (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,175 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,310 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,865 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,295 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,944 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,776 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,084 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,036 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,056 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,831 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,784 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,113 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,055 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,554 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,476 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,171 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $199,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,042 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,733 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,744 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 989 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,156 | 70.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,588 | 29.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,040 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,334 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,286 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,576 | 37.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,086 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,239 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,753 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,766 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,366 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,140 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,507 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,149 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,598 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,594 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 960 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,172 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,856 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,706 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,022 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,408 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,221 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 710 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,962 | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,839 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,549 | 11.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,249 | 16.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 209 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,896 | 12.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,113 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 602 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 303 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,000 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,173 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,862 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,188 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,423 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,858 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,270 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,065 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,798 | 79.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,520 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 72 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 385 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,517 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 485 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 955 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,525 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 737 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,461 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,151 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 286 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 747 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,410 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,705 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,329 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 920 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 883 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,647 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,659 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,254 | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,588 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,900 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,910 | 37.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,762 | 30.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 855 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 524 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,748 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,086 | 60.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,506 | 21.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 633 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 618 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 651 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 496 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 476 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 267 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 182 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 994 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,574 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,609 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,657 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,780 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,441 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,313 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,319 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,864 | 23.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 357 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,115 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,186 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,624 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,955 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 496 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,705 | 42.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 586 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,457 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,668 | 29.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 88 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 109 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 952 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,290 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,640 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,862 | 18.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 292 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 806 | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,815 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,701 | 24.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,605 | 23.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,371 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 463 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,464 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $591 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,042 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,744 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,235 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,699 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,605 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,643 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,269 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,632 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,045 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,104 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,755 | 54.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 480 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,380 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,656 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,735 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 270 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 324 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,136 | 53.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,712 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,293 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,834 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,540 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,235 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,130 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 434 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,534 | 49.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,162 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,110 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,639 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,925 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,357 | 41.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 627 | 11.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 357 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,391 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,266 | 5.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,784 | 78.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,784 | 78.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,784 | 78.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 411 | 18.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 162 | 7.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 577 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 0.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,880 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,093 | 87.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,787 | 13.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,368 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 906 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 207 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 306 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,744 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,478 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Lebanon, PA17042