17078 ZIP Code
Palmyra, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17078 |
| City/Town: | Palmyra |
| County: | Lebanon |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,269 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,391 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,104 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,500 |
| Median Home Value: | $254,700 |
| Land Area: | 30.1 sq miles
77.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2876, -76.5809 |
Population Information (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,269 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,737 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,532 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,227 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,499 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,884 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,543 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,439 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,775 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,287 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,336 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,311 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,450 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,391 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,111 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,016 | 4.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $254,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,211 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,500 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,048 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 452 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,239 | 69.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,809 | 31.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,677 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 228 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 814 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,641 | 36.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,333 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,424 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,362 | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,875 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,391 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,779 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,486 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,104 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,106 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,673 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 393 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,142 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,922 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,195 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 546 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,312 | 87.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 247 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 564 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,418 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 728 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,518 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,005 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 103 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,527 | 6.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 375 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17078 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 296 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 180 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 410 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 821 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 845 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,585 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,250 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,884 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 906 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 871 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17078 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,990 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 617 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 221 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 162 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,593 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17078 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 519 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,312 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 311 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,225 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 597 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 59 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 737 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,257 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,302 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,418 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 383 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 486 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 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 (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,462 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,092 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,015 | 30.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,463 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17078 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,876 | 76.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,315 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,848 | 31.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 254 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 156 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 594 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17078 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,277 | 55.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,029 | 21.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 609 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 379 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 269 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 95 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 541 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 301 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17078 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,065 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,108 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,114 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,342 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,220 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 812 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,175 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 337 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,318 | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17078 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,006 | 10.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,982 | 20.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,860 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,966 | 20.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 502 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17078 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,524 | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 360 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,872 | 31.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,892 | 20.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 253 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17078 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 605 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,927 | 32.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,387 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,129 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17078 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 243 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 113 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 364 | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,172 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,913 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,086 | 33.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 304 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,778 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,211 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,048 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,660 | 51.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,847 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,250 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,493 | 27.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,707 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,187 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17078 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,489 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,594 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,883 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 336 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 605 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,852 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17078 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,838 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 429 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 339 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,630 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,500 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 940 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,518 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,269 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,925 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,948 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 379 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,271 | 43.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,298 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17078 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,859 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,139 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,678 | 53.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,454 | 46.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 216 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,274 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 995 | 510.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 995 | 510.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 995 | 510.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 330 | 169.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 27 | 13.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 154 | 79.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17078 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,042 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,377 | 92.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,665 | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 748 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 647 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 255 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17078 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,048 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,263 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Palmyra, PA17078