ZIP Code 17036
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Hummelstown · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,913
- Median income
- $115,533
- Median home value
- $349,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.9%
- Land area
- 70.6 sq mi
310/sq mi
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
New York
ZIP code 17036 in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,913. The median household income is $115,533, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $349,700, 26% above the US average. 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.6 square miles in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,913 residents, producing a population density of 310 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 17036 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17036 sits at $115,533 (48% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $64,934. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $349,700 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,404 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17036 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 17036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17036.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17036, Hummelstown, 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
21,913
Population
70.6
Area (sq mi)
310
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17036?
41.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
10.0%
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?
$115,533
Median Household Income
+48% vs state
$64,934
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,141
Total Housing Units
9,862
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,700
Median Home Value
+54% vs state
$1,404
Median Rent
1986
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17036 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 166 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 176 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 204 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 228 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 230 |
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 440 business establishments in ZIP 17036, employing approximately 5,964 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,546,000.
440
Businesses
5,964
Employees
$261.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 44 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
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 17036 vs 17033 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17033 | Hershey, PA | 16,972 | 3.4 mi |
| 17111 | Harrisburg, PA | 30,714 | 4.7 mi |
| 17078 | Palmyra, PA | 20,218 | 6.1 mi |
| 17057 | Middletown, PA | 21,329 | 6.5 mi |
| 17010 | Campbelltown, PA | 182 | 6.2 mi |
| 17109 | Harrisburg, PA | 23,131 | 6.6 mi |
| 17028 | Grantville, PA | 3,720 | 7.8 mi |
| 17034 | Highspire, PA | 2,414 | 7.0 mi |
| 17112 | Harrisburg, PA | 33,850 | 7.3 mi |
| 17113 | Harrisburg, PA | 10,749 | 8.0 mi |
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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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