City

Hershey, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥17,009Population
💰$75,093Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$340,900Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓62.7%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 8.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic11.8%
Black3.4%
Asian8.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads62.7% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma145 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,233 (21.2%)
Some College815 (7.7%)
Associates750 (7.1%)
Bachelors1,501 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree5,113 (48.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 48.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College7.7%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.5%Renter: 46.5%Tenure
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,093 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$340,900 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,311/mo
Total Housing Units6,733
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Hershey, PA

Hershey is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,009 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Hershey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,093 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hershey is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $340,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,311 per month.

The population of Hershey is highly educated. 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.55%).

Hershey, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Hershey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17033 17,009 $75,093 $340,900 $1,311 4.1% 62.7% 53.5%