ZIP Code 17057
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Middletown · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,329
- Median income
- $73,407
- Median home value
- $201,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.2%
- Land area
- 83.7 sq mi
255/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
New York
ZIP code 17057 in Middletown, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,329. The median household income is $73,407, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $201,600, 28% below the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17057 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.7 square miles in Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,329 residents, producing a population density of 255 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 17057 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17057 sits at $73,407 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,815. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $201,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,198 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17057 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17057 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 17057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,815
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 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?
10,663
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
$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 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 |
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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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