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Elizabethville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17023

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,535
61/sq mi
$79,435
Median income
$210,500
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elizabethville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17023 covers 58.3 square miles in Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,535 residents on file, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17023 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,435 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,215. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $210,500 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dauphin County, letting you compare 17023 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 17023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17023.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 17023, Elizabethville, 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

3,535

Population

58.3

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17023?

43.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$79,435

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$38,215

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17023 ranks nationally

Elizabethville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,435 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,438

Total Housing Units

1,348

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$210,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1973

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17023 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 141
2021 +9.4% 154
2022 +17.2% 180
2023 +16.4% 210
2024 -0.9% 208

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 102 business establishments in ZIP 17023, employing approximately 1,269 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,298,000.

102

Businesses

1,269

Employees

$43.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 20.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 11.8%
Manufacturing 10 9.8%
Construction 9 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17023 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17023 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17005 Berrysburg, PA 368 1.3 mi
17080 Pillow, PA 298 4.0 mi
17032 Halifax, PA 8,192 6.3 mi
17061 Millersburg, PA 7,157 5.2 mi
17048 Lykens, PA 4,046 5.0 mi
17030 Gratz, PA 832 5.1 mi
17017 Dalmatia, PA 1,755 5.4 mi
17830 Herndon, PA 1,947 7.3 mi
17097 Wiconisco, PA 925 7.3 mi
17864 Port Trevorton, PA 2,445 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dauphin County

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Pop: 33,850
17111 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 30,714
17110 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 24,433
17109 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 23,131
17036 standard
Hummelstown, PA
Pop: 21,913
17057 standard
Middletown, PA
Pop: 21,329

Related Areas

Dauphin County Elizabethville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17023 in? ▼
ZIP code 17023 (Elizabethville) 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 17023? ▼
ZIP code 17023 in Elizabethville, PA has a population of 3,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17023 is $79,435, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17023 is $210,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17023 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17023? ▼
ZIP code 17023 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17023 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17023 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 17023? ▼
In ZIP code 17023, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 17023? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17023 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17023? ▼
In ZIP code 17023, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17023 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.