City

Jonestown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lebanon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,245Population
💰$66,698Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$241,100Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1%Other: 2.1%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic7.3%
Black1.8%
Asian1.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,551 (48.2%)
Some College671 (12.7%)
Associates576 (10.9%)
Bachelors505 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree883 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad48.2%
Some College12.7%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
51%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,698 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$241,100 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units3,460
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Jonestown, PA

Jonestown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lebanon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,245 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Jonestown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,698 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jonestown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jonestown is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.82%).

Jonestown, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Jonestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17038 8,245 $66,698 $241,100 $922 4.0% 26.2% 73.7%