17033 ZIP Code
Hershey, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17033 |
| City/Town: | Hershey |
| County: | Dauphin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,023 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,611 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,150 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,810 |
| Median Home Value: | $319,500 |
| Land Area: | 27.4 sq miles
70.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2692, -76.6282 |
Population Information (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,023 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,286 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,737 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 745 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 765 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,030 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,277 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,140 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,948 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,762 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,842 | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 796 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,677 | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,528 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 996 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 517 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $319,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,198 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,810 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,430 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 380 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,566 | 55.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,864 | 44.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,066 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 862 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 319 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,483 | 20.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,430 | 11.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,504 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,140 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,328 | 19.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17033 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,611 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,007 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,134 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,150 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,475 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,090 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 314 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,729 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,031 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 850 | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 209 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,263 | 77.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 544 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 979 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,521 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 710 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,980 | 11.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,911 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,167 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 320 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 294 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17033 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 374 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 167 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 508 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 341 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 617 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,258 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 581 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 955 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 701 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 928 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17033 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,333 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 450 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 52 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 400 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,638 | 18.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17033 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 847 | 9.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 346 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 591 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 181 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 804 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 325 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 44 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 440 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 566 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,616 | 39.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 753 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 174 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 403 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,613 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,924 | 81.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,326 | 31.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 339 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17033 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,718 | 73.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,157 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,988 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 153 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 116 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 291 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17033 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,396 | 49.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,177 | 17.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 334 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 407 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 309 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 369 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 690 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 128 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17033 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 239 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 293 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 651 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 783 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,333 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,359 | 20.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,008 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 301 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 784 | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17033 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 753 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,890 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,536 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,106 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 409 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17033 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,914 | 29.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 191 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,746 | 42.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,445 | 22.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 73 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17033 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 313 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,375 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,490 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,252 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17033 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 68 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 213 | 6.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 317 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,011 | 28.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,158 | 32.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 679 | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 83 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17033 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,143 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $760 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,198 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,430 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,226 | 50.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,174 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 833 | 13.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,014 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,872 | 29.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,076 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17033 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,739 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,813 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,333 | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 256 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 292 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,120 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17033 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,245 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 228 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 98 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,486 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,129 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,304 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,590 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 919 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,952 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,866 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 161 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 656 | 35.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,049 | 56.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17033 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,979 | 76.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,871 | 22.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,572 | 40.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,133 | 55.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 653 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17033 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,035 | 88.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 383 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,988 | 519.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,988 | 519.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,988 | 519.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 195 | 50.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 77 | 20.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 967 | 252.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17033 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,278 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,597 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,681 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,549 | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 550 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 526 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 56 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17033 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,430 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,081 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Hershey, PA17033