| City: | Cornwall, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Cornwall Ctr |
| County: | Lebanon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:28:03 PM |
| Population: | 508 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2735, -76.4072 |
| Land Area: | 0.237 sq mi |
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Cornwall, Pennsylvania is a small retirement community in Lebanon County where nearly everyone relies on PO Box mail delivery. The post office maintains 195 PO Boxes for 254 occupied households, serving one of Pennsylvania's oldest populations with a median age of 78.4 years. This is a PO Box Only Zone and there's no street delivery alternative for this community.
The age profile tells the story. Of 508 residents, only 3 are under 18 and just 1 is between ages 18-24. Meanwhile, 91 residents live in institutionalized group quarters, likely nursing homes or assisted living facilities. This institutional population makes up 18% of the total, serving Cornwall's predominantly elderly demographic.
Despite its small size, Cornwall has 11 business establishments employing 427 workers. Most of these workers commute from elsewhere. Census data shows 191 workers use public transit and 318 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. The median household income of $70,833 and median home value of $164,600 indicate middle-class housing.
Cornwall occupies a compact point location within the larger ZIP 17042 territory. The post office accepts mail addressed to either "Cornwall" or the informal "Cornwall Ctr," though only Cornwall is valid for mailing. The limited street network includes Boyd Street (with 19 delivery records and multi-unit buildings), Palmer Street, and S Mountain Lane. Mail arrives via a mix of city carrier routes and one rural route, but PO Boxes remain the primary delivery method for this aging community.
Very limited street network with only 3 streets; Boyd Street has multi-unit buildings serving the retirement community.
ZIP Code 17016 has 508 residents and 254 households (average 1.64 persons per household). The median age is 78.4 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.9% male and 57.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 508Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 909Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,143.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,933Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 254Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $166,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 588 | 603 | 584 | 620 | 616 | 883 | 878 | 890 | 963 | 1,352 | 1,027 | 1,053 | 1,044 | 909 |
| Decennial Census | 799 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 508 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 78.4
Male Median Age: 70.3
Female Median Age: 83.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 53 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 33 | 122 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 48 | 32 | 25 | 50 | 57 | 175 |
| White: | 485 | 93.27% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 3.65% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.35% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 218 | 42.91% | 70.3 years |
| Females: | 290 | 57.09% | 83.1 years |
| Total: | 508 | 100% | 78.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 909 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 909 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 909 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,933, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $5,326 (10.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,275. Family households earn a median of $83,750 versus $43,064 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,686). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (59.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,607 | $54,028 | $53,529 | $64,545 | $59,063 | $78,897 | $77,188 | $82,188 | $80,208 | $69,231 | $0 | $0 | $70,833 | $56,933 |
| Median Family Income | $71,806 | $78,375 | $81,375 | $97,736 | $97,825 | $97,361 | $93,705 | $93,400 | $85,956 | $81,042 | $65,625 | $93,281 | $100,625 | $83,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $48,125 | $50,698 | $50,679 | $51,163 | $51,134 | $50,833 | $60,125 | $62,333 | $63,438 | $0 | $36,175 | $0 | $41,176 | $43,064 |
| Median Male Income | $69,342 | $56,042 | $56,607 | $45,000 | $0 | $41,339 | $41,750 | $42,273 | $44,300 | $45,730 | $45,614 | $50,761 | $53,271 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,667 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 293 | 35.64% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 529 | 64.36% |
| Total: | 822 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 105 | 35.84% |
| Service: | 14 | 4.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 174 | 59.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 293 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $166,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $23,700 (16.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,400. The median gross rent is $2,618, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $617 (30.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $97. Of occupied housing, owners make up 32.40% (89.66% with a mortgage, 10.34% free-and-clear) and renters 67.60% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.55%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $142,400 | $149,600 | $148,300 | $145,100 | $142,800 | $120,200 | $113,900 | $115,500 | $122,700 | $131,000 | $140,500 | $0 | $164,600 | $166,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 51 | 21.07% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 54 | 22.31% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 53 | 21.90% |
| $3,000 or more: | 77 | 31.82% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 2.89% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,209 | $2,190 | $2,216 | $2,444 | $2,521 | $2,533 | $2,552 | $2,386 | $2,813 | $2,618 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 104 | 29.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 3.35% |
| Renter Occupied: | 242 | 67.60% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 358 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 358 | 80.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 87 | 19.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 445 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 234 | 52.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 211 | 47.42% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 445 | 100% |
In 2024, 40.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 90.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (86.54%). College enrollment is 86.54%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 47 | 5.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 329 | 40.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 90 | 11.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 2.35% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 101 | 12.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 222 | 27.48% |
| Total: | 808 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 761 | 94.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 323 | 39.98% |
| Private Insurance: | 732 | 64.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 410 | 35.90% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,142 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,142 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 13.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 90 | 86.54% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 13.46% |
ZIP Code 17016 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 443 people with an annual payroll of $21,683,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,980Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,714,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $21,683,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 443Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17016 is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, within the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30140) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 133,568 people, about 0.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 17016. It covers 0.237 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lebanon, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 133,568Source: Census |
| MSA: | Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.237 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4216256Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cornwall borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17016 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.