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Richland, PA
Borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17087.
Population
1,547
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,117
ZIP codes
1
Richland and its ZIP codes
Richland at a glance
- Richland is about 3.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,900 a year, 20% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 (19% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Richland, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richland, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,900
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$207,300
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (719), Irish Americans (102), Italian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lebanon County. PPP loans are for Richland.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Richland, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland, 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
ZIP codes in Richland
1 in or overlapping Richland. Population shown
Cities near Richland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StouchsburgCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| NewmanstownCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| MyerstownBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| WomelsdorfBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| West MyerstownCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| Mount AetnaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SchaefferstownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.7 |
| RobesoniaBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| RehrersburgCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| FrystownCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| New SchaefferstownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| Lebanon SouthCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| Sand HillCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richland, PA in?
- Richland is in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Richland, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richland include 17087.
- What is the population of Richland, PA?
- About 1,547 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richland?
- Nearby places include Stouchsburg (2 mi), Newmanstown (2.4 mi), Myerstown (2.9 mi), Womelsdorf (3.7 mi), West Myerstown (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023