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Cornwall, PA
Borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17016, 17042.
Population
4,623
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
476
ZIP codes
2
Cornwall and its ZIP codes
Cornwall at a glance
- Cornwall is 64% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 300th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $107,583, 38% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,700 (31% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $3,023 a month.
Local data for Cornwall, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cornwall, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,583
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$333,700
Median rent
$3,023/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.7%
Median age
56.8
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,667), Irish Americans (557), Italian Americans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lebanon County. PPP loans are for Cornwall.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,707
53,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,884
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $7,145 per person
PPP loans
$2.7M
7 loans, 318 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cornwall, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cornwall, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Cornwall
2 in or overlapping Cornwall. Population shown
Cities near Cornwall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuentinCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount Gretna HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Lebanon SouthCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount GretnaBorough | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Timber HillsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| LebanonCity | 4.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| PenrynCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| CleonaBorough | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| SchaefferstownCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Sand HillCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| BrickervilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| ManheimBorough | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cornwall, PA in?
- Cornwall is in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Cornwall, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cornwall include 17016, 17042.
- What is the population of Cornwall, PA?
- About 4,623 people live in Cornwall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cornwall?
- Nearby places include Quentin (2 mi), Mount Gretna Heights (3.5 mi), Lebanon South (3.9 mi), Mount Gretna (4 mi), Hebron (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023