17078 ZIP Code — Palmyra, PA
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17078 is located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 30.09 square miles and serves a population of 23,269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17078
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $80,391. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,269
population
30.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17078
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palmyra | Acceptable |
| Palmyra | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17033 Hershey (3.1 mi)
17003 Annville (4.9 mi)
17036 Hummelstown (6 mi)
17022 Elizabethtown (8.7 mi)
17042 Lebanon (8.8 mi)
17028 Grantville (9.6 mi)
17057 Middletown (10.4 mi)
17111 Harrisburg (10.8 mi)
17046 Lebanon (10.8 mi)
17545 Manheim (11.6 mi)
17038 Jonestown (11.7 mi)
17034 Highspire (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,269 |
| Population density | 773 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2928 |
| Longitude | -76.5866 |
| 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 | 36.8% | 39.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 21.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,269
Population
773
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$80,391
Median household income
$40,267
Per capita income
$254,700
Median home value
$1,211
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
6,691
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
566
Under 5
661
692
5–9
807
869
10–14
1,015
712
15–19
831
664
20–24
775
1,281
25–34
1,494
1,055
35–44
1,232
1,540
45–54
1,796
605
55–59
706
669
60–64
781
1,103
65–74
1,288
513
75–84
598
469
85+
547
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,711 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 17,558 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,518 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Other race
5.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,312 | 81.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,518 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 1,418 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 564 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 39.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 21.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $80,391 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
30.7%
$300k–$500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,211 |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 55.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% |
| Electricity | 31.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 20.9% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,660 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 645 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,250 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,493 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,707 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,187 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 28.0% |
| Married | 57.5% | 48.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 429 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 339 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,630 | 45.0% |
| High school | 1,500 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 940 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Professional & management
10.8%
Retail trade
10.5%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,269 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 30.6% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,042 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 501 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 156 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 205 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 140 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,274 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,079 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,085 | 73.4% |
| Foreign born | 195 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 995 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 681 | 68.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,571 | 11% |
| French | 1,429 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1,245 | 5.4% |
| English | 259 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 120 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 105 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.3% |
| German | 39 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17078
What city is ZIP code 17078 in?
ZIP code 17078 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17078 in?
ZIP code 17078 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17078 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 17078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 17078?
ZIP code 17078 has an estimated population of 23,269 residents, with a density of 773 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17078?
The median household income in ZIP code 17078 is $80,391, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17078?
The median home value in ZIP code 17078 is $254,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 17078 in?
ZIP code 17078 observes the EST timezone.