17088 ZIP Code — Schaefferstown, PA

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17088 is located in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, within Lebanon County. It covers approximately 1.65 square miles and serves a population of 424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17088

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $93,917. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 17088 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

424

population

1.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Schaefferstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	424
Population density	257 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	1.65 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3023
Longitude	-76.2949
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	39.9%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	34.7%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

424

Population

257

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$93,917

Median household income

$40,930

Per capita income

$221,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	6.6%
18 and over	396	93.4%
65 and over	149	35.1%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Black or African American 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	408	96.2%
Black or African American	16	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	39.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	34.7%	21.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 18.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 18.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	18.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	18.9%
Median income	$93,917

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 60.8%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	53.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	68.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	32.9%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.9%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	18.3%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	81.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	88.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	7.1%
Households with children under 18	11	6.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	44.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	10.2%
Married	80.0%	78.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.0%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	61.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	10	38.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.9%

Construction 20.4%

Wholesale trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.7%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	38.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 21.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	46.2%
Supplemental Security	18.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	20.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	32.1%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	17.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	417	98.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	424	100.0%
Born in same state	391	92.2%
Born in different state	360	84.9%
Foreign born	33	7.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	8.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17088

What city is ZIP code 17088 in?

ZIP code 17088 is primarily assigned to Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17088 in?

ZIP code 17088 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17088 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 17088 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17088?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17088 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 17088 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 17088 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 17088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 17088 in?

ZIP code 17088 observes the EST timezone.