17073 ZIP Code — Newmanstown, PA

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17073 is located in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 28.46 square miles and serves a population of 5,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17073

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 $236,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($90,609) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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 17073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,680

population

28.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newmanstown	Acceptable
Newmanstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17067 Myerstown (6.1 mi) 17087 Richland (6.4 mi) 19567 Womelsdorf (6.7 mi) 17578 Stevens (7.1 mi) 19551 Robesonia (8 mi) 17042 Lebanon (8.2 mi) 17517 Denver (8.5 mi) 17543 Lititz (8.9 mi) 19565 Wernersville (9.7 mi) 17569 Reinholds (9.7 mi) 17522 Ephrata (10.6 mi) 17046 Lebanon (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,680
Population density	200 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	28.46 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.3061
Longitude	-76.2655
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	24.9%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,680

Population

200

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$90,609

Median household income

$44,446

Per capita income

$236,900

Median home value

$1,075

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,836

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

169

Under 5

162

300

5–9

288

323

10–14

309

240

15–19

230

107

20–24

103

244

25–34

234

386

35–44

370

404

45–54

387

150

55–59

144

149

60–64

143

260

65–74

249

113

75–84

108

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,928	33.9%
18 and over	3,752	66.1%
65 and over	838	14.8%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,330	91.6%
Two or more races	171	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	140	2.4%
Black or African American	123	2.1%
Asian	56	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$90,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 44.3%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,900
Median rent / month	$1,075
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	29.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.6%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	27.6%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,275	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	86	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	324	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	368	17.9%
Households with children under 18	737	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	612	29.8%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	22.9%
Married	64.0%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	11.3%
Divorced	11.2%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	3.4%
Kindergarten	49	2.8%
Elementary school	1,050	59.2%
High school	462	26.0%
College / grad school	154	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Construction 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Professional & management 7.6%

Retail trade 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	297	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	22.2%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	20.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,349	94.2%
Spanish	148	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	119	2.2%
Other languages	29	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,435	95.7%
Born in same state	5,421	95.4%
Born in different state	4,915	86.5%
Foreign born	14	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	245	4.3%
Not a US citizen	245	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	448	7.9%
French	432	7.6%
Arab	270	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.7%
Irish	12	0.2%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17073

What city is ZIP code 17073 in?

ZIP code 17073 is primarily assigned to Newmanstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17073 in?

ZIP code 17073 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17073 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 17073 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 17073 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17073?

ZIP code 17073 has an estimated population of 5,680 residents, with a density of 200 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17073?

The median household income in ZIP code 17073 is $90,609, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17073 in?

ZIP code 17073 observes the EST timezone.