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Lebanon County
Jonestown, PA
17038
17038 ZIP Code — Jonestown, PA
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17038 is located in
Jonestown ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Lebanon County .
It covers approximately 66.23 square miles and serves a population of
8,184 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717 .
About ZIP code 17038
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,720. 32% 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.
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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 17038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,184
Population density
124 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
075
Geography
Land area
66.23 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
40.4599
Longitude
-76.5520
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
39.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
35.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
22.9%
21.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.2%
3.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$68,720
Median household income
$232,400
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,803 22.0% 18 and over 6,381 78.0% 65 and over 1,291 15.8% Median age 38.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 7,345 84.2% Hispanic or Latino 538 6.2% Two or more races 391 4.5% Other race 298 3.4% Asian 86 1% Black or African American 64 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
39.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
35.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
22.9%
21.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.2%
3.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.4% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 4.3% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 18.1% $75k–$100k 11.0% $100k–$150k 21.2% $150k–$200k 8.7% $200k+ 5.3% Median income $68,720
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $232,400 Median rent / month $829 Owner occupied 77.3% Renter occupied 22.7% Vacant 2.8% Single-family detached 83.1% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 6.1% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 18.6% 1990–1999 14.7% 1980–1989 7.0% 1970–1979 20.4% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 10.2% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 13.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 14.5% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 17.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 24.0% 2 vehicles 37.2% 3 or more 33.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.9% Electricity 36.9% Propane / LP gas 7.2% Fuel oil 41.8% Wood 5.4% Solar 0.1% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,643 49.0% Cohabiting couple 257 7.7% Male householder, no spouse 622 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 830 24.8% Households with children under 18 959 28.6% Households with seniors (65+) 1,004 30.0% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.4% 18.4% Married 52.7% 52.2% Separated 0.5% 1.4% Widowed 2.3% 11.5% Divorced 12.0% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 55 3.4% Kindergarten 19 1.2% Elementary school 834 52.3% High school 399 25.0% College / grad school 289 18.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Professional & management
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.2% Service 18.4% Sales & office 24.4% Natural resources & construction 11.2% Production & transportation 20.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 16.2% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.2% Carpool 9.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.1% Work from home 5.6% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.2% Retirement income 27.4% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 6.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.3% High blood pressure 30.6% High cholesterol 30.5% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 63.3% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 637 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 9.4% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 19.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.5% Public insurance 34.9% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,705 94.1% Spanish 165 2.1% Other Indo-European 113 1.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 52 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,973 97.4% Born in same state 7,871 96.2% Born in different state 6,447 78.8% Foreign born 102 1.2% Naturalized citizen 211 2.6% Not a US citizen 185 87.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 831 10.2% French 552 6.7% Arab 541 6.6% English 101 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 60 0.7% Irish 41 0.5% German 36 0.4% Polish 9 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 94.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17038
What city is ZIP code 17038 in?
ZIP code 17038 is primarily assigned to Jonestown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17038 in?
ZIP code 17038 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17038 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 17038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 17038?
ZIP code 17038 has an estimated population of 8,184 residents, with a density of 124 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17038?
The median home value in ZIP code 17038 is $232,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17038?
The median household income in ZIP code 17038 is $68,720, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17038 in?
ZIP code 17038 observes the EST timezone.
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