17042 ZIP Code — Lebanon, PA
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17042 is located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 67.71 square miles and serves a population of 39,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17042
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $72,366. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,175
population
67.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | Acceptable |
| Lebanon | Acceptable |
| Lebanon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17046 Lebanon (6.7 mi)
17067 Myerstown (8 mi)
17073 Newmanstown (8.2 mi)
17078 Palmyra (8.8 mi)
17545 Manheim (9.1 mi)
17003 Annville (9.3 mi)
17087 Richland (10.7 mi)
17543 Lititz (10.8 mi)
17033 Hershey (11.4 mi)
17026 Fredericksburg (11.5 mi)
19567 Womelsdorf (12.8 mi)
17038 Jonestown (13 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,175 |
| Population density | 579 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3000 |
| Longitude | -76.4200 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717/223 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 39.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 21.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
39,175
Population
579
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$72,366
Median household income
$37,855
Per capita income
$199,300
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
12,145
Housing units
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,131
Under 5
1,164
958
5–9
986
1,368
10–14
1,408
1,027
15–19
1,057
1,004
20–24
1,032
1,999
25–34
2,057
2,381
35–44
2,450
2,358
45–54
2,426
1,534
55–59
1,579
1,506
60–64
1,549
2,245
65–74
2,309
1,220
75–84
1,256
577
85+
594
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,297 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,878 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,201 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Other race
6.8%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,408 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,549 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 2,962 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,839 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,221 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 710 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 39.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 21.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $72,366 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
24.2%
$200k–$300k
23.4%
$300k–$500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,042 |
| Owner occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter occupied | 29.1% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 60.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.6% |
| Electricity | 22.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 29.6% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,235 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,261 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,605 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,643 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,269 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,632 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 22.7% |
| Married | 54.6% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 270 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 324 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,136 | 53.5% |
| High school | 1,712 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,293 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Retail trade
13.2%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.5% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,540 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,880 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,986 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,447 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 382 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 129 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,391 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 35,125 | 89.7% |
| Born in different state | 29,042 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 2,266 | 5.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,784 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,175 | 65.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,249 | 10.8% |
| French | 2,511 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 2,466 | 6.3% |
| English | 538 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 368 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 76 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 64 | 0.2% |
| German | 48 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17042
What city is ZIP code 17042 in?
ZIP code 17042 is primarily assigned to Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17042 in?
ZIP code 17042 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17042 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 17042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 17042?
ZIP code 17042 has an estimated population of 39,175 residents, with a density of 579 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17042?
The median home value in ZIP code 17042 is $199,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17042?
The median household income in ZIP code 17042 is $72,366, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17042 in?
ZIP code 17042 observes the EST timezone.