17016 ZIP Code — Cornwall, PA

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17016 is located in Cornwall, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,053 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17016

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17016 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,053

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cornwall	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,053
Population density	4,388 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2735
Longitude	-76.4072
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,053

Population

4,388

People per sq mi

72.3

Median age

Median household income

$35,538

Per capita income

Median home value

$2,386

Median monthly rent

29.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

162

Housing units

44.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

195

25–34

163

60–64

65–74

105

75–84

134

85+

112

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	140	13.3%
18 and over	913	86.7%
65 and over	550	52.2%
Median age	72.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,050	99.7%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 83.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$2,386
Owner occupied	29.0%
Renter occupied	71.0%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	24.2%
Large apartment buildings	25.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	4.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	73.0%
3 bedrooms	11.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	64.4%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	17.3%
Fuel oil	65.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	78.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	29	7.7%
Households with children under 18	109	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	57.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	0.9%
Married	83.9%	76.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	20.2%
Divorced	2.6%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 29.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	44.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	12.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	110	88.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 56.6%

Finance & real estate 16.1%

Other services 15.8%

Education & healthcare 6.0%

Professional & management 2.8%

Retail trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	62.7%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.0%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	50.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	13.8%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	44.7%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	16.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.9%
Binge drinking	8.8%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	9.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	87.1%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	95.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.1%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	928	88.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,053	100.0%
Born in same state	1,053	100.0%
Born in different state	672	63.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	9.3%
Italian	42	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	97.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17016

What city is ZIP code 17016 in?

ZIP code 17016 is primarily assigned to Cornwall, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17016 in?

ZIP code 17016 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17016 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 17016 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 17016 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 17016 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 17016 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 17016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17016 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 17016 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17016 in?

ZIP code 17016 observes the EST timezone.