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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
$72,945
Median income
$384,100
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,670. Poverty here runs at 19.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $384,100 for a typical home value (69% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,330 a month; 50.8% of 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. To put 17033 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dauphin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17033?

36.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 4.8%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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

$45,670

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17033 ranks nationally

Hershey, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,945 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,772

Total Housing Units

6,469

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$384,100

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17033 ranks #6 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 17033 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 17033 ranks #9 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
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

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 Hershey, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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