Cornwall borough, PA

ZIP 17042 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cornwall borough, PA (17042)

Median Income

$76,399

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,804

Wealth inflow

Population

39,626

Unemployment

4.6%

0.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,804 for ZIP 17042 (Cornwall borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.6%+25% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.3%+5% vs US avg

993

Establishments

18,420

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.5%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing13.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities5.7%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.9%
Education, health care, social26.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.6%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17042 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.2%, median income rose 8.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.1%.

Median Income

$76,399

+2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate