City

Dauphin, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,745Population
💰$77,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$226,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓47.7%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads47.7% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,030 (33.4%)
Some College300 (9.7%)
Associates279 (9.1%)
Bachelors286 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,183 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College9.7%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units2,054
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Dauphin, PA

Dauphin is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,745 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.8 years.

Economically, Dauphin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dauphin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dauphin is well-educated. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.36%).

Dauphin, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Dauphin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17018 3,745 $77,750 $226,000 $1,011 2.9% 47.7% 85.4%