17026 ZIP Code — Fredericksburg, PA

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17026 is located in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 24.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,375. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17026 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,556

population

24.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fredericksburg	Acceptable
Fredericksburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17046 Lebanon (4.8 mi) 17038 Jonestown (6.3 mi) 19507 Bethel (6.8 mi) 17963 Pine Grove (6.8 mi) 17067 Myerstown (8.2 mi) 17980 Tower City (9.8 mi) 17957 Muir (9.9 mi) 17087 Richland (10 mi) 17003 Annville (10.3 mi) 17981 Tremont (11.4 mi) 17042 Lebanon (11.5 mi) 19567 Womelsdorf (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,556
Population density	146 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	24.40 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.4656
Longitude	-76.4323
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,556

Population

146

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$94,375

Median household income

$39,561

Per capita income

$244,500

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,210

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

127

5–9

121

10–14

135

134

15–19

148

20–24

200

25–34

222

157

35–44

174

211

45–54

234

151

55–59

169

199

60–64

221

162

65–74

180

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	887	24.9%
18 and over	2,669	75.1%
65 and over	532	15.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,340	92.5%
Two or more races	106	2.9%
Black or African American	80	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	55	1.5%
Other race	19	0.5%
Asian	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.8%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	28.9%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$94,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 46.4%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,500
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	45.5%
Wood	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	834	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	84	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	177	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	182	14.3%
Households with children under 18	519	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	30.5%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	24.7%
Married	62.6%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	2.1%	8.4%
Divorced	9.3%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	4.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	398	54.0%
High school	232	31.5%
College / grad school	72	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Professional & management 11.1%

Other services 10.5%

Retail trade 9.0%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	265	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,315	93.2%
Spanish	27	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.5%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,537	99.5%
Born in same state	3,504	98.5%
Born in different state	3,012	84.7%
Foreign born	33	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.5%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	392	11%
Arab	304	8.5%
French	137	3.9%
Irish	48	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	1.2%
Polish	15	0.4%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17026

What city is ZIP code 17026 in?

ZIP code 17026 is primarily assigned to Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17026 in?

ZIP code 17026 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17026 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 17026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17026 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17026 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 17026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 17026?

ZIP code 17026 has an estimated population of 3,556 residents, with a density of 146 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17026 in?

ZIP code 17026 observes the EST timezone.