Dauphin, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17018
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,313
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dauphin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17018 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17018 (Dauphin, PA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.0 in 2023 to 206.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17018 covers 103.2 square miles in Dauphin, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,313 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,188 (7% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,198. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,700 (5% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,063; 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dauphin, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17018.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17018, Dauphin, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,313
Population
103.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17018?
53.1
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,188
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$48,198
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17018 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Dauphin, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,188 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,092housing units
2,092
Total Housing Units
1,877
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,063
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17018 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 175 |
| 2022 | +6.1% | 186 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 195 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 207 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 17018, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,154,000.
65
Businesses
260
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 26.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 15.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17018 vs 17110 →
ZIP 17018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17112
Harrisburg (17112)
33,850 residents
- 17110
Harrisburg (17110)
24,433 residents
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
20,962 residents
- 17103 11,848
Harrisburg (17103)
11,848 residents
- 17032 8,192
Halifax (17032)
8,192 residents
- 17102 7,628
Harrisburg (17102)
7,628 residents
- 17018 4,313
Dauphin (17018)
4,313 residents
- 17101 2,212
Harrisburg (17101)
2,212 residents
- 17093 801
Summerdale (17093)
801 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17018 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17112
Harrisburg (17112)
$103,876 median income
- 17032
Halifax (17032)
$81,250 median income
- 17110
Harrisburg (17110)
$80,699 median income
- 17069
New Buffalo (17069)
$80,000 median income
- 17093
Summerdale (17093)
$75,926 median income
- 17018
Dauphin (17018)
$72,188 median income
- 17102
Harrisburg (17102)
$54,573 median income
- 17101
Harrisburg (17101)
$50,878 median income
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
$46,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17018 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17110 | Harrisburg, PA | 24,433 | 6.0 mi |
| 17112 | Harrisburg, PA | 33,850 | 5.9 mi |
| 17120 | Harrisburg, PA | 0 | 9.5 mi |
| 17069 | New Buffalo, PA | 133 | 5.9 mi |
| 17103 | Harrisburg, PA | 11,848 | 8.8 mi |
| 17093 | Summerdale, PA | 801 | 7.1 mi |
| 17102 | Harrisburg, PA | 7,628 | 9.1 mi |
| 17101 | Harrisburg, PA | 2,212 | 9.9 mi |
| 17032 | Halifax, PA | 8,192 | 7.0 mi |
| 17104 | Harrisburg, PA | 20,962 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17018, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,313 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17018 in?
ZIP code 17018 (Dauphin) is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Dauphin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dauphin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17018?
ZIP code 17018 in Dauphin, PA has a population of 4,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17018?
The median household income in ZIP 17018 is $72,188, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17018?
The median home value in ZIP 17018 is $238,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17018 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17018?
ZIP code 17018 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17018 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17018 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17018?
In ZIP code 17018, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17018 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17018?
In ZIP code 17018, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17018 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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