City

Middletown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥23,143Population
💰$70,536Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$187,300Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 5.9%Asian: 2%Other: 4.4%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic10.9%
Black5.9%
Asian2.0%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma212 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,977 (39.5%)
Some College1,664 (11%)
Associates1,822 (12%)
Bachelors1,414 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree4,033 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 11%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College11.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,536 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$187,300 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,122/mo
Total Housing Units10,513
Vacant Units575

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Middletown, PA

Middletown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,143 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Middletown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,536 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Middletown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,122 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middletown is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17057 23,143 $70,536 $187,300 $1,122 3.0% 36.0% 68.2%