| City: | Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | Schaefferstwn |
| County: | Lebanon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:29:31 PM |
| Population: | 668 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3023, -76.2949 |
| Land Area: | 1.654 sq mi |
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Schaefferstown sits in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. With 668 residents in half a square mile, this historic village retains its compact, walkable character. The town's German heritage shows in street names like Heidelberg Avenue and historic features like Distillery Road and Old Mill Road.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available. All 239 households and 61 businesses receive mail exclusively through PO Boxes at the local post office, which maintains 261 boxes. The post office also serves surrounding rural areas via two rural carrier routes, bringing the PO Box count slightly above the local household count.
With a median household income of $110,260 and 73% homeownership, Schaefferstown is an affluent community. Nearly 27% of workers work from home, well above national averages. The village supports 41 businesses employing 452 people, a substantial employment base for such a small population.
Schaefferstown has maintained its historic character. The town center features Market Street running north and south, intersecting with Main Street. Heidelberg Avenue, the busiest street with 18 delivery records including apartments, forms the backbone of the village. The rural delivery routes extend to areas like Sheep Hill Road and Horse Happy Road, serving the countryside beyond the village core.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. The acceptable city names are:
Format: PO Box [Number], Schaefferstown, PA 17088
Street names like Heidelberg Avenue and historic features like Distillery Road and Old Mill Road preserve the village's German heritage and 18th-century character.
ZIP Code 17088 has 668 residents and 239 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, younger than the state (41.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, 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: | 668Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 459Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 403.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $113,933Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 239Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $219,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.79Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.84Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 465 | 505 | 472 | 631 | 974 | 1,005 | 1,044 | 1,037 | 943 | 745 | 668 | 424 | 503 | 459 |
| Decennial Census | 823 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 668 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.3
Male Median Age: 37.4
Female Median Age: 37.2
| 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 | 16 | 35 | 11 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 |
| Female | 24 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Total | 40 | 64 | 29 | 45 | 43 | 54 | 42 | 50 | 37 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 37 | 24 | 32 | 10 | 19 | 14 |
| White: | 620 | 93.80% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 3.33% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.06% |
| Total: | 661 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 334 | 50.00% | 37.4 years |
| Females: | 334 | 50.00% | 37.2 years |
| Total: | 668 | 100% | 37.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 459 | 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: | 459 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 459 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $113,933, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $52,168 (84.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,183. Family households earn a median of $113,384 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $113,384). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $40,427, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $40,427 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 85.2%, which is markedly above 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 Production (30.7%).
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 | $61,765 | $63,906 | $53,594 | $52,500 | $69,954 | $68,958 | $72,782 | $73,911 | $78,750 | $85,402 | $89,122 | $93,917 | $110,260 | $113,933 |
| Median Family Income | $83,793 | $83,707 | $78,036 | $71,406 | $70,292 | $67,639 | $72,863 | $74,032 | $78,750 | $86,920 | $89,761 | $94,333 | $110,208 | $113,384 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,315 | $36,490 | $37,593 | $37,731 | $0 | $85,660 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,712 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $37,055 | $37,090 | $39,954 | $38,796 | $0 | $59,697 | $60,683 | $62,792 | $61,875 | $51,250 | $53,885 | $59,107 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $29,735 | $50,536 | $56,250 | $28,828 | $0 | $27,096 | $31,302 | $30,455 | $35,125 | $37,414 | $38,836 | $32,457 | $33,636 | $40,427 |
| Employed: | 345 | 85.19% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 14.81% |
| Total: | 405 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 51 | 14.78% |
| Service: | 60 | 17.39% |
| Sales and Office: | 86 | 24.93% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 42 | 12.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 106 | 30.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 345 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $219,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $59,700 (37.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,800. The median gross rent is $964, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.82% (68.72% with a mortgage, 31.28% free-and-clear) and renters 23.18% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.07%, 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 | $160,000 | $157,100 | $171,700 | $161,000 | $167,400 | $170,700 | $156,100 | $158,600 | $170,900 | $180,900 | $180,900 | $221,400 | $209,700 | $219,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 42 | 77.78% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 22.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $936 | $942 | $921 | $919 | $849 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $929 | $964 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 123 | 52.79% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 56 | 24.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 54 | 23.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 233 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 233 | 88.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 29 | 11.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 262 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 199 | 75.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 63 | 24.05% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 262 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 71.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 19.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (64.00%). College enrollment is 36.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 114 | 28.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 192 | 48.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 29 | 7.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 2.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 6.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 6.08% |
| Total: | 395 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 281 | 71.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 50 | 12.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 338 | 69.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 121 | 24.85% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 5.75% |
| Total: | 487 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 459 | 94.25% |
| 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% | 2.8% | 4.7% | 15.2% | 17.5% | 18.4% | 21.3% | 19.2% | 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): | 16 | 64.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 36.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 64.00% |
ZIP Code 17088 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 37 business establishments, employing about 454 people with an annual payroll of $17,838,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 360Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 37Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,406,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,838,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 454Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17088 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 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 17088. It covers 1.654 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: | 1.654 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: | 4268144Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Schaefferstown CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17088 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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.