The 17042 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lebanon, PA (Lebanon County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 38,400. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 23.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $30,685. Approximately 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $61,184. The median age in ZIP Code 17042 is approximately 43.1 years, and 23.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 17042, 88.5% of the population graduated high school, while 23.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.2% in this Lebanon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17042 are older than average. The median age of 43.1 years in ZIP Code 17042 is approximately 13.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 17042 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 17042 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17042 is $61,184, while the region's mean household income is $75,920. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,685. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17042 of $30,685 is approximately 10.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 10.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately7.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 17042 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 17042 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17042, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 15.0% of 17042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.2%), followed by Some other race (9.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.0% |
In ZIP Code 17042, 85.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lebanon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.3% |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17042, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lebanon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.74 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.05% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17042 | 10.95¢/kWh | 5.61¢/kWh | 1.41¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.49¢/kWh | 12.84¢/kWh | 9.71¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.98¢/kWh | 13.41¢/kWh | 8.65¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17042 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.46 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.72 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.91 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.23 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.53 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17042, 63.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.3 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 17042 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |