ZIP code 17078

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 17078 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Palmyra, PA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 17078 ZIP code area.

17078 is the zip code for

Palmyra, PA

Also in this location:
Campbelltown, PA
Hershey, PA

Total population
20,218
Housing units
8,852
Land area
(sq. miles)
30.30
Density
(people per sq. mile)
667.26
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.04

Demographic data for zip code 17078

Gender:

Male
9,652
Female
10,566
Median age
Male
41.60
Female
44.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
8,441
Family households
5,663
Nonfamily households
2,778
Average household size
2.37
Average family size
2.91
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
8,852
Occupied housing units
8,441
Owner-occupied
6,274
Renter-occupied
2,167
Vacant housing units
411
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
1,152
5 to 9 years
1,283
10 to 14 years
1,257
15 to 19 years
1,165
20 to 24 years
891
25 to 34 years
2,108
35 to 44 years
2,767
45 to 54 years
3,165
55 to 59 years
1,417
60 to 64 years
1,225
65 to 74 years
1,732
75 to 84 years
1,361
85 years and over
695
Median age
43.30
Age

Race:

White
18,983
Hispanic or Latino
473
Black or African American
161
Asian
355
American Indian & Alaska Native
21
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
2
Other (One Race)
8
Two or More Races
215
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 17078

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
15,334
Civilian labor force
10,012
Employed
9,610
Unemployed
402
Armed Forces
62
Not in labor force
5,260
Percent Unemployed
4.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
9,636
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
8,336
Carpooled
724
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
72
Walked
194
Other means
56
Worked at home
254
Mean travel time
23.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
9,610
Management / business / science / arts
3,583
Service
1,535
Sales / office
2,534
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
588
Production / transportation / material moving
1,370
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
9,610
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
80
Construction
422
Manufacturing
1,531
Wholesale trade
314
Retail trade
1,129
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
373
Information
120
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
614
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
488
Educational services / health care / social assistance
2,728
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
786
Public administration
523
Other services
502
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
9,610
Private wage & salary workers
7,782
Government workers
1,288
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
540
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
8,233
Less than $10,000
235
$10,000 to $14,999
330
$15,000 to $24,999
803
$25,000 to $34,999
978
$35,000 to $49,999
1,101
$50,000 to $74,999
1,863
$75,000 to $99,999
1,133
$100,000 to $149,999
1,225
$150,000 to $199,999
349
$200,000 or more
216
Median household income
$57,871
Mean household income
$73,286
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
3.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 17078

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Forge Road El Sch
400 S Forge Rd
(717) 838-18434112517.1
Northside El Sch
301 E Spruce St
(717) 838-24475283215.1
Palmyra Area Ms
50 W Cherry St
(717) 838-21197275217.7
Palmyra Area Shs
1125 Park Dr
(717) 838-13311,0053315.6
Pine Street El Sch
50 W Pine St
(717) 838-26164714515.2

Public libraries around Palmyra, PA

NameAddress
Palmyra Public Library
325 South Railroad Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Newport Public Library
316 North Fourth St
Newport, PA 17074

Universities and Colleges around 17078

NameAddressPhone
Embry Riddle Areonatical University14 South Chestnut Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-7886

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 17078

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Carlisle Regional Medical Ctr
246 Parker Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-1212111
Good Samaritan Hospital
Fourth And Walnut Streets
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 270-7500183
Healthsouth Rehabilitation175 Lancaster Boulevard
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-3700103
Holy Spirit Hospital
503 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-2100261
Lewistown Hospital
400 Highland Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5411158
Penn State Hershey Medical Ctr
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-8521413
"Philhaven, Behavioral Hlth"
283 South Butler Road
Mount Gretna, PA 17064
(717) 273-887170
State Corr Inst At Camp Hill2500 Lisbon Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-453134
Veterans Affairs Med Center
1700 South Lincoln Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-6621243

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 17078

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
PALMYRA MOTEL1071 E MAIN STREET
PALMYRA, PA 17078
3270125
Dutch Motel Palmyra500 E. Main St.
Palmyra, PA 17078
217576
Americas Best Value Inn2951 Horseshoe Pike
Palmyra, PA 17078
3245150

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 17078

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Burger KingAve N Londonderry Sq
Palmyra, PA 17078
Fast Food, Hamburgers717-838-4898
Friendly's Restaurant717 E Main St
Palmyra, PA 17078
American, Continental, Diner, Hamburgers, Omelets, Salads, Sandwiches717-838-6069
McDonald's901 E Main St
Palmyra, PA 17078
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches717-838-6815
Wendy's743 E Main St
Palmyra, PA 17078
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads717-838-2638
Burger KingAve N Londonderry Sq
Palmyra, PA 17078
Fast Food, Hamburgers717-838-4898
Friendly's Restaurant717 E Main St
Palmyra, PA 17078
American, Continental, Diner, Hamburgers, Omelets, Salads, Sandwiches717-838-6069
McDonald's901 E Main St
Palmyra, PA 17078
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches717-838-6815
Wendy's743 E Main St
Palmyra, PA 17078
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads717-838-2638

Crime Rates in Palmyra, PA

Crime rates in Palmyra, PA:

Total
94
Violent Crime
7
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
2
Aggravated Assault
5
Property Crime
87
Burglary
9
Larceny & Theft
77
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
Arson
1
Palmyra, PA

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