| ZIP Code | 17030 |
|---|---|
| City | Gratz |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 779 ft |
| Latitude | 40.608291 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.744193 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.74 |
| Below Poverty | 37.6% ▲ 276% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 228 (69.1%) |
| Some College | 28 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 6 (1.8%) |
| Bachelors | 26 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38 (11.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $235,000 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 108% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $768/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 312 |
| Vacant Units | 16 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 312 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 16 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
ZIP code 17030 is located in Gratz, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. With a population of 514, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.4 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 17030 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $768 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 108% since 2019.
The population of 17030 is majority White (69.65%). Residents are less-educated — 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 37.6%.
About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 17030 in Gratz, PA is characterized as less-educated, and a mature community.