City

Halifax, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,630Population
💰$78,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$212,400Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,383 (45.3%)
Some College753 (14.3%)
Associates508 (9.7%)
Bachelors506 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,084 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,400 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units3,417
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Halifax, PA

Halifax is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,630 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Halifax is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,625 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Halifax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Halifax is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Halifax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17032 7,630 $78,625 $212,400 $747 4.4% 30.3% 83.9%