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Halifax, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17032

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,192
29/sq mi
$81,250
Median income
$226,400
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Halifax pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17032 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,192 residents across 286.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17032 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,758. Poverty here runs at 8.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $226,400 (0% below the state average), median rent at $771 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17032 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 17032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Halifax, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17032.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17032, Halifax, 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

8,192

Population

286.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17032?

47.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$81,250

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$40,758

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17032 ranks nationally

Halifax, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,250 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,396

Total Housing Units

3,228

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$226,400

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17032 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 158
2021 +13.6% 179
2022 +9.4% 196
2023 +7.4% 211
2024 +5.1% 221

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 17032, employing approximately 1,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,040,000.

115

Businesses

1,179

Employees

$43.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 18.3%
Retail trade 19 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.2%
Construction 10 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.8%
Finance and insurance 8 7.0%
Wholesale trade 6 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.2%
Manufacturing 5 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 17032 vs 17023 →

ZIP 17032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17032 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17032 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17023 Elizabethville, PA 3,535 6.3 mi
17005 Berrysburg, PA 368 7.6 mi
17018 Dauphin, PA 4,313 7.0 mi
17112 Harrisburg, PA 33,850 8.6 mi
17061 Millersburg, PA 7,157 7.0 mi
17080 Pillow, PA 298 10.2 mi
17069 New Buffalo, PA 133 8.3 mi
17048 Lykens, PA 4,046 9.4 mi
17030 Gratz, PA 832 9.5 mi
17097 Wiconisco, PA 925 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dauphin County

17112 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 33,850
17111 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 30,714
17110 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 24,433
17109 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 23,131
17036 standard
Hummelstown, PA
Pop: 21,913
17057 standard
Middletown, PA
Pop: 21,329

Related Areas

Dauphin County Halifax, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17032 in? ▼
ZIP code 17032 (Halifax) 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 17032? ▼
ZIP code 17032 in Halifax, PA has a population of 8,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17032 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17032 is $226,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17032 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17032? ▼
ZIP code 17032 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17032 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17032 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17032? ▼
In ZIP code 17032, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 17032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17032 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17032? ▼
In ZIP code 17032, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17032 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.