City

Highspire, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,988Population
💰$51,717Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$120,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.8%Hispanic: 14%Black: 15.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White65.8%
Hispanic14.0%
Black15.6%
Asian0.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.1%)
HS Graduate760 (41.1%)
Some College185 (10%)
Associates94 (5.1%)
Bachelors403 (21.8%)
Graduate Degree385 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 21.8%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors21.8%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.6%Renter: 55.4%Tenure
Owner44.6%
Renter55.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,717 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$120,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$993/mo
Total Housing Units1,553
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
59%
About Highspire, PA

Highspire is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,988 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Highspire is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,717 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Highspire is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $993 per month.

The population of Highspire is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Highspire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17034 2,988 $51,717 $120,100 $993 3.8% 42.6% 44.6%