ZIP Code 17030
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Gratz · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 832
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.9%
- Land area
- 10.5 sq mi
79/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.6
New York
ZIP code 17030 in Gratz, Pennsylvania has a population of 832. Median home value is $225,000, 19% below the US average. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 832 residents, producing a population density of 79 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 17030 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17030 sits at —, while per-capita income is $35,580. The poverty rate stands at 31.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $225,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 30.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17030 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 17030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17030.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17030, Gratz, 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
832
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17030?
52.6
Median Age
66.4%
Male
33.6%
Female
25.3%
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?
$35,580
Per Capita Income
31.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
326
Total Housing Units
309
Occupied Units
17
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$770
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 17030, employing approximately 836 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,299,000.
34
Businesses
836
Employees
$54.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 17030 vs 17048 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17048 | Lykens, PA | 4,046 | 0.1 mi |
| 17097 | Wiconisco, PA | 925 | 3.2 mi |
| 17005 | Berrysburg, PA | 368 | 4.4 mi |
| 17080 | Pillow, PA | 298 | 4.6 mi |
| 17098 | Williamstown, PA | 2,528 | 5.1 mi |
| 17823 | Dornsife, PA | 1,273 | 7.8 mi |
| 17023 | Elizabethville, PA | 3,535 | 5.1 mi |
| 17978 | Spring Glen, PA | 224 | 5.9 mi |
| 17867 | Rebuck, PA | 169 | 7.5 mi |
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 329 | 6.3 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Gratz, 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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