17064 ZIP Code — Mount Gretna, PA

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17064 is located in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 1.91 square miles and serves a population of 916 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17064

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 $309,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,852. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 17064 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

916
population
1.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17064 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17064

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City Status
Mount Gretna Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 916
Population density 480 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 1.91 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 40.2475
Longitude -76.4701
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 2.9% 39.0% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 52.5% 35.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 37.3% 21.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 7.4% 3.8% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

916
Population
480
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$110,852
Median household income
$40,360
Per capita income
$309,000
Median home value
$1,344
Median monthly rent
92.3%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
540
Housing units
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
62
Under 5
66
22
5–9
24
22
10–14
24
13
15–19
13
14
20–24
14
45
25–34
48
52
35–44
55
29
45–54
31
11
55–59
12
24
60–64
26
117
65–74
123
26
75–84
27
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823125.2%
18 and over68574.8%
65 and over30933.7%
Median age41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%
Two or more races 0.1%
GroupCount%
White91599.9%
Two or more races10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 2.9% 39.0% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 52.5% 35.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 37.3% 21.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 7.4% 3.8% 7.1%
Under $10k 12.9%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$25k–$35k 3.5%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 7.4%
$75k–$100k 9.0%
$100k–$150k 25.1%
$150k–$200k 27.3%
$200k+ 6.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.9%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$25k–$35k3.5%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k7.4%
$75k–$100k9.0%
$100k–$150k25.1%
$150k–$200k27.3%
$200k+6.1%
Median income$110,852

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k–$300k 36.2%
$300k–$500k 50.2%
$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$309,000
Median rent / month$1,344
Owner occupied92.3%
Renter occupied7.7%
Vacant44.9%
Single-family detached97.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.9%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)3.10

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.0%
2000–20095.0%
1990–19990.5%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197916.8%
1960–19690.5%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19497.3%
1939 or earlier54.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms19.7%
3 bedrooms48.9%
4 bedrooms24.1%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle33.8%
2 vehicles42.4%
3 or more23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.0%
Electricity26.4%
Propane / LP gas6.8%
Fuel oil49.8%
Wood10.9%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21669.5%
Cohabiting couple10.3%
Male householder, no spouse206.4%
Female householder, no spouse7423.8%
Households with children under 1811436.7%
Households with seniors (65+)18459.2%
Average household size2.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married11.7%11.0%
Married83.8%69.3%
Separated1.3%0.3%
Widowed1.3%9.2%
Divorced1.9%10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 22.6%
Some college, no degree 10.1%
Associate's degree 5.3%
Bachelor's degree 18.5%
Graduate / professional 40.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.0%
Bachelor's or higher59.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool43.1%
Kindergarten3022.9%
Elementary school5844.3%
High school2015.3%
College / grad school1914.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.5%
Professional & management 19.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 17.5%
Education & healthcare 16.2%
Retail trade 8.1%
Wholesale trade 6.4%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%
Information 1.3%
Public administration 1.3%
Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts50.8%
Service10.1%
Sales & office10.4%
Natural resources & construction23.6%
Production & transportation5.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.2%
Government3.0%
Self-employed8.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone59.6%
Carpool10.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home13.1%
Other means15.5%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 21.3%
Under 18 years 48.9%
18 and over 12.0%
Married-couple families 15.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.3%
Retirement income59.2%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure39.4%
High cholesterol38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis34.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer10.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.6%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health14.2%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.6%
Visited dentist70.5%
Cholesterol screening94.3%
Teeth loss12.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans497.2%
Disability%
Any disability5.1%
Under 180.4%
18–64 years2.7%
65 and over11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.3%
Public insurance36.9%
No insurance0.1%
Uninsured under 190.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only78886.0%
Spanish121.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)89597.7%
Born in same state89597.7%
Born in different state63569.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen212.3%
Not a US citizen1781.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian17419%
Polish9610.5%
French414.5%
Arab131.4%
AncestryCount%
Irish121.3%
English91%
Norwegian40.4%
Dutch40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.0%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17064

What city is ZIP code 17064 in?

ZIP code 17064 is primarily assigned to Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17064 in?

ZIP code 17064 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17064 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 17064 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17064 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 17064 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 17064 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 17064 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17064?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 17064 in?

ZIP code 17064 observes the EST timezone.

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