Grantville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17028
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,720
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,554
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grantville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17028 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17028 covers 62.8 square miles in Grantville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,720 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17028 reports a modest median household income of $59,554 (24% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,218. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,100 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,244; owner occupancy is 84.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17028 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 17028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grantville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17028.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 17028, Grantville, 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
3,720
Population
62.8
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17028?
45.3
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
7.9%
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?
$59,554
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,218
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17028 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Grantville, 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)
$59,554 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,504housing units
1,504
Total Housing Units
1,456
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,100
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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 17028 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
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
30,714 residents
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
21,913 residents
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
20,218 residents
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
16,972 residents
- 17003 11,720
Annville (17003)
11,720 residents
- 17038 8,219
Jonestown (17038)
8,219 residents
- 17028 3,720
Grantville (17028)
3,720 residents
- 17980 3,238
Tower City (17980)
3,238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17028 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
$115,533 median income
- 17112
Harrisburg (17112)
$103,876 median income
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
$93,135 median income
- 17003
Annville (17003)
$92,209 median income
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
$86,385 median income
- 17038
Jonestown (17038)
$75,417 median income
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
$72,945 median income
- 17980
Tower City (17980)
$71,210 median income
- 17028
Grantville (17028)
$59,554 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17028 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17028, 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 (3,720 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 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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