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Schaefferstown, PA
Census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17088.
Population
942
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
350
ZIP codes
1
Schaefferstown and its ZIP codes
Schaefferstown at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $99,336 a year, 27% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,300 (13% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,458 a month.
Local data for Schaefferstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schaefferstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,336
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$222,300
Median rent
$1,458/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (517), Russian Americans (59), Ukrainian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lebanon County. PPP loans are for Schaefferstown.
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
PPP loans
$3.5M
27 loans, 322 jobs reported
How people get to work
Schaefferstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schaefferstown, 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 zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Schaefferstown
1 in or overlapping Schaefferstown. Population shown
Cities near Schaefferstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichlandBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| HopelandCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BrickervilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| MyerstownBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| West MyerstownCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| NewmanstownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| CornwallBorough | 6.1 mi | 9.7 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Lebanon SouthCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| StouchsburgCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| SchoeneckCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.3 |
| LebanonCity | 7.4 mi | 4.2 |
| WomelsdorfBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| QuentinCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schaefferstown, PA in?
- Schaefferstown is in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Schaefferstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Schaefferstown include 17088.
- What is the population of Schaefferstown, PA?
- About 942 people live in Schaefferstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schaefferstown?
- Nearby places include Richland (4.8 mi), Hopeland (4.8 mi), Brickerville (5.2 mi), Myerstown (5.3 mi), West Myerstown (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023