ZIP Code 17030

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Gratz · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania

Population
832

79/sq mi

Median home value
$225,000

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.9%

Median age 52.6

Land area
10.5 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17030?

52.6

Median Age

66.4%

Male

33.6%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
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 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

Owner 30.4%
Renter 69.6%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17030 in?
ZIP code 17030 (Gratz) 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 17030?
ZIP code 17030 in Gratz, PA has a population of 832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17030?
The median home value in ZIP 17030 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17030 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17030?
ZIP code 17030 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17030 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17030?
In ZIP code 17030, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17030?
In ZIP code 17030, approximately 30.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17030 is 31.6% 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 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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