Williamstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17098
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,528
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,041
- Median income Near-median income area
- $122,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williamstown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17098 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17098 covers 25.2 square miles in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,528 residents on file, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17098 reports a modest median household income of $63,041 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,862. Unemployment is 10.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,000 (46% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $839; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17098 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 17098
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17098.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 17098, Williamstown, 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
2,528
Population
25.2
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17098?
40.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$63,041
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,862
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17098 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Williamstown, 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)
$63,041 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,209housing units
1,209
Total Housing Units
1,130
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,000
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 17098, employing approximately 244 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,136,000.
22
Businesses
244
Employees
$10.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 17098 vs 17097 →
ZIP 17098 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17048
Lykens (17048)
4,046 residents
- 17980
Tower City (17980)
3,238 residents
- 17098
Williamstown (17098)
2,528 residents
- 17983
Valley View (17983)
1,620 residents
- 17097 925
Wiconisco (17097)
925 residents
- 17941 834
Klingerstown (17941)
834 residents
- 17030 832
Gratz (17030)
832 residents
- 17968 329
Sacramento (17968)
329 residents
- 17957 328
Muir (17957)
328 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17098 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17098 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17968
Sacramento (17968)
$111,500 median income
- 17957
Muir (17957)
$106,250 median income
- 17836
Leck Kill (17836)
$91,250 median income
- 17048
Lykens (17048)
$73,993 median income
- 17983
Valley View (17983)
$72,411 median income
- 17980
Tower City (17980)
$71,210 median income
- 17097
Wiconisco (17097)
$69,063 median income
- 17978
Spring Glen (17978)
$65,577 median income
- 17941
Klingerstown (17941)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17098 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17097 | Wiconisco, PA | 925 | 2.4 mi |
| 17978 | Spring Glen, PA | 224 | 2.7 mi |
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 329 | 3.6 mi |
| 17980 | Tower City, PA | 3,238 | 3.6 mi |
| 17048 | Lykens, PA | 4,046 | 5.1 mi |
| 17941 | Klingerstown, PA | 834 | 6.6 mi |
| 17030 | Gratz, PA | 832 | 5.1 mi |
| 17957 | Muir, PA | 328 | 6.0 mi |
| 17983 | Valley View, PA | 1,620 | 5.8 mi |
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 266 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17098, 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 (2,528 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 17098 in?
ZIP code 17098 (Williamstown) 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 17098?
ZIP code 17098 in Williamstown, PA has a population of 2,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17098?
The median household income in ZIP 17098 is $63,041, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17098?
The median home value in ZIP 17098 is $122,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17098?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17098 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17098?
ZIP code 17098 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17098?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17098 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17098?
In ZIP code 17098, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 17098?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17098 is 34.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17098?
In ZIP code 17098, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17098?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17098 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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