City

Pillow, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥248Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$117,600Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 13.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black13.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
7%
18–24
12%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate94 (56.6%)
Some College34 (20.5%)
Associates10 (6%)
Bachelors7 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree21 (12.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.6%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 6%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
HS Grad56.6%
Some College20.5%
Associates6.0%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$117,600 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units114
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
75%
About Pillow, PA

Pillow is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 248 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Pillow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pillow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pillow is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pillow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17080 248 $60,000 $117,600 $675 3.2% 16.9% 79.6%