City

Williamstown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dauphin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,521Population
💰$63,071Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$113,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic7.3%
Black4.1%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.3%)
HS Graduate750 (45.2%)
Some College223 (13.4%)
Associates223 (13.4%)
Bachelors209 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree233 (14%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College13.4%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,071 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$113,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units1,192
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
72%
About Williamstown, PA

Williamstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Dauphin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,521 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Williamstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,071 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Williamstown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamstown is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17098 2,521 $63,071 $113,300 $802 10.3% 26.6% 74.2%