Gratz, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17030
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 832
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $225,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gratz pairs above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17030 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17030 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to just 832 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 17030, but per-capita income is $35,580. The poverty rate is 31.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $225,000 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $770; 30.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17030 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 17030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gratz, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
326housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 17030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17048
Lykens (17048)
4,046 residents
- 17023
Elizabethville (17023)
3,535 residents
- 17098
Williamstown (17098)
2,528 residents
- 17823 1,273
Dornsife (17823)
1,273 residents
- 17097 925
Wiconisco (17097)
925 residents
- 17030 832
Gratz (17030)
832 residents
- 17005 368
Berrysburg (17005)
368 residents
- 17968 329
Sacramento (17968)
329 residents
- 17080 298
Pillow (17080)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17030 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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