ZIP Code 17028

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Grantville · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,720

59/sq mi

Median income
$59,554

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,100

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.0%

Median age 45.3

Land area
62.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 17028 in Grantville, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,720. The median household income is $59,554, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $163,100, 41% below the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17028 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.8 square miles in Grantville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,720 residents, producing a population density of 59 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17028 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17028 sits at $59,554 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,218. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $163,100 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,244 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17028 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 17028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17028.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17028, Grantville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,720

Population

62.8

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17028?

45.3

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$59,554

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$40,218

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,504

Total Housing Units

1,456

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$163,100

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,244

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 17028, employing approximately 2,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,924,000.

98

Businesses

2,178

Employees

$103.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 23 23.5%
Construction 14 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 14.3%
Retail trade 9 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.2%
Wholesale trade 6 6.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
17003 Annville, PA 11,720 5.3 mi
17077 Ono, PA 46 6.5 mi
17112 Harrisburg, PA 33,850 6.4 mi
17033 Hershey, PA 16,972 8.4 mi
17036 Hummelstown, PA 21,913 7.8 mi
17078 Palmyra, PA 20,218 8.4 mi
17038 Jonestown, PA 8,219 7.9 mi
17010 Campbelltown, PA 182 9.0 mi
17980 Tower City, PA 3,238 10.5 mi
17111 Harrisburg, PA 30,714 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17028 in?
ZIP code 17028 (Grantville) 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 17028?
ZIP code 17028 in Grantville, PA has a population of 3,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17028?
The median household income in ZIP 17028 is $59,554, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17028?
The median home value in ZIP 17028 is $163,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17028 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17028?
ZIP code 17028 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 2,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17028 are: Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17028?
In ZIP code 17028, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 17028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17028 is 19.6 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 17028?
In ZIP code 17028, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17028 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grantville, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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