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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
$73,407
Median income
$201,600
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,815. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $201,600 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,198 monthly, and 66.6% of units 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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17057?

39.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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

How ZIP 17057 ranks nationally

Middletown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,407 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$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 17057 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 17057 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 17057 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 17057 ranks #8 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
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

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
17104 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 20,962

Related Areas

Dauphin County Middletown, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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