Hershey, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17033
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,972
- 255/sq mi High-density area
- $72,945
- Median income Near-median income area
- $384,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hershey pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 255
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17033 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17033 (Hershey, PA) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.3 in 2023 to 280.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,972 residents across 66.5 square miles, a density of 255 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17033 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,945 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,670. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $384,100 (69% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,330; 50.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17033 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 17033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hershey, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17033.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 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 17033, Hershey, 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
16,972
Population
66.5
Area (sq mi)
255
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17033?
36.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
12.5%
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?
$72,945
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$45,670
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17033 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hershey, 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)
$72,945 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,772housing units
6,772
Total Housing Units
6,469
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$384,100
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,330
Median Rent
1972
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17033 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 188 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 202 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 228 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 248 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 280 |
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 555 business establishments in ZIP 17033, employing approximately 27,365 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,330,120,000.
555
Businesses
27,365
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
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 17033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
30,714 residents
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
29,602 residents
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
21,913 residents
- 17057
Middletown (17057)
21,329 residents
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
20,218 residents
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
16,972 residents
- 17003 11,720
Annville (17003)
11,720 residents
- 17028 3,720
Grantville (17028)
3,720 residents
- 17570 291
Rheems (17570)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17033 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17033 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
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
$93,135 median income
- 17003
Annville (17003)
$92,209 median income
- 17570
Rheems (17570)
$90,833 median income
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
$86,767 median income
- 17041
Lawn (17041)
$86,397 median income
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
$86,385 median income
- 17057
Middletown (17057)
$73,407 median income
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
$72,945 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17033 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17010 | Campbelltown, PA | 182 | 2.8 mi |
| 17078 | Palmyra, PA | 20,218 | 2.9 mi |
| 17036 | Hummelstown, PA | 21,913 | 3.4 mi |
| 17022 | Elizabethtown, PA | 29,602 | 7.5 mi |
| 17028 | Grantville, PA | 3,720 | 8.4 mi |
| 17041 | Lawn, PA | 213 | 6.4 mi |
| 17111 | Harrisburg, PA | 30,714 | 7.9 mi |
| 17003 | Annville, PA | 11,720 | 7.3 mi |
| 17057 | Middletown, PA | 21,329 | 7.2 mi |
| 17570 | Rheems, PA | 291 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17033, 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 (16,972 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 17033 in?
ZIP code 17033 (Hershey) 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 17033?
ZIP code 17033 in Hershey, PA has a population of 16,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17033?
The median household income in ZIP 17033 is $72,945, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17033?
The median home value in ZIP 17033 is $384,100, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17033 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17033?
ZIP code 17033 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 27,365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17033 are: Health care and social assistance (104), Retail trade (87), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17033 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 17033?
In ZIP code 17033, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 17033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17033 is 17.5 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 17033?
In ZIP code 17033, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17033 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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