Middletown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17057
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,329
- 255/sq mi High-density area
- $73,407
- Median income Near-median income area
- $201,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middletown pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 255
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17057 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 17057 (Middletown, PA) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.9 in 2023 to 232.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17057 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 21,329 residents across 83.7 square miles, a density of 255 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17057 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,407 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,815. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $201,600 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,198; 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17057 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 17057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middletown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17057.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 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 17057, Middletown, 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
21,329
Population
83.7
Area (sq mi)
255
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17057?
39.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
5.4%
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?
$73,407
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$40,815
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17057 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Middletown, 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)
$73,407 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
10,663housing units
10,663
Total Housing Units
10,216
Occupied Units
447
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,198
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17057 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 172 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 195 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 223 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 233 |
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 454 business establishments in ZIP 17057, employing approximately 15,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,238,340,000.
454
Businesses
15,194
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| 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 17057 vs 17034 →
ZIP 17057 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
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
15,692 residents
- 17113 10,749
Harrisburg (17113)
10,749 residents
- 17319 10,417
Etters (17319)
10,417 residents
- 17345 7,679
Manchester (17345)
7,679 residents
- 17370 5,683
York Haven (17370)
5,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17057 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17057 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
- 17319
Etters (17319)
$99,778 median income
- 17345
Manchester (17345)
$92,821 median income
- 17370
York Haven (17370)
$89,895 median income
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
$88,000 median income
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
$86,767 median income
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
$86,385 median income
- 17057
Middletown (17057)
$73,407 median income
- 17502
Bainbridge (17502)
$72,776 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17057 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17034 | Highspire, PA | 2,414 | 3.3 mi |
| 17319 | Etters, PA | 10,417 | 4.3 mi |
| 17036 | Hummelstown, PA | 21,913 | 6.5 mi |
| 17370 | York Haven, PA | 5,683 | 5.9 mi |
| 17345 | Manchester, PA | 7,679 | 8.0 mi |
| 17113 | Harrisburg, PA | 10,749 | 5.8 mi |
| 17111 | Harrisburg, PA | 30,714 | 6.1 mi |
| 17022 | Elizabethtown, PA | 29,602 | 6.4 mi |
| 17070 | New Cumberland, PA | 15,692 | 7.5 mi |
| 17502 | Bainbridge, PA | 2,464 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17057, 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 (21,329 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 17057 in?
ZIP code 17057 (Middletown) 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 17057?
ZIP code 17057 in Middletown, PA has a population of 21,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17057?
The median household income in ZIP 17057 is $73,407, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17057?
The median home value in ZIP 17057 is $201,600, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17057 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17057?
ZIP code 17057 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 15,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17057 are: Other services (except public administration) (54), Transportation and warehousing (51), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (48). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17057?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17057 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 17057?
In ZIP code 17057, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 17057?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17057 is 22.0 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 17057?
In ZIP code 17057, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17057 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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