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Hummelstown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17036

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

21,913
310/sq mi
$115,533
Median income
$349,700
Median home value
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hummelstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
310
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17036 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 21,913 residents across 70.6 square miles, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,533 (48% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $64,934. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $349,700 (54% above the state average), median rent at $1,404 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dauphin County, letting you compare 17036 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 17036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hummelstown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17036.

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 17036, Hummelstown, 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

21,913

Population

70.6

Area (sq mi)

310

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17036?

41.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

How ZIP 17036 ranks nationally

Hummelstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,533 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.9%

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

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$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 17036 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 17036 ranks #4 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 17036 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 17036 ranks the highest 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
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

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
17057 standard
Middletown, PA
Pop: 21,329
17104 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 20,962

Related Areas

Dauphin County Hummelstown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17036 in? ▼
ZIP code 17036 (Hummelstown) 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 17036? ▼
ZIP code 17036 in Hummelstown, PA has a population of 21,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17036 is $115,533, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17036 is $349,700, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17036 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17036? ▼
ZIP code 17036 has 440 business establishments employing approximately 5,964 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17036 are: Other services (except public administration) (60), Health care and social assistance (58), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17036 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 17036? ▼
In ZIP code 17036, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.9% 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 17036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17036 is 20.7 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 17036? ▼
In ZIP code 17036, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17036 is 6.1% 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.