ZIP Code 17036, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 17036 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 17036 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 23,520. The land area covers 28.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,520 | ±1,222 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,862 | ±511 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,141 | ±498 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,862 | ±511 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 279 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $349,700 | ±$24,503 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,404 | ±$160 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $115,533 | ±$7,950 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,934 | ±$5,288 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,429 | ±486 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,527 | ±731 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.4% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 293,029 (2024)
ID: 173720
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PO BOX 1295, HARRISBURG PA 17108-1295
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Camp Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Bainbridge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Elizabethtown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Camp Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Camp Hill, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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College | 3.9 mi away | 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA, 17057-4846 |
7179486250
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WILLIAM H & MARION C ALEXANDER FAMILY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 200 W 2ND ST, HUMMELSTOWN, PA, 17036 |
(717) 566-0949
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Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 3941 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17109 |
8009204593
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HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 701 COCOA AVE., HERSHEY, PA, 17033 |
(717) 533-6555
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office
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College | 8.2 mi away | 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7177204205
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MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 20 NORTH CATHERINE ST, MIDDLETOWN, PA, 17057 |
(717) 944-6412
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Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania
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College Vocational | 8.3 mi away | 3605 N. Progress Ave, Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7172348463
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EAST SHORE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 4501 ETHEL STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17109 |
(717) 652-9380
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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College | 8.4 mi away | 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-2208 |
7179015100
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KLINE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 530 S. 29TH ST., HARRISBURG, PA, 17104 |
(717) 234-3934
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MIDDLETOWN HARRISBURG INTL AP, PA US, located 5.0 miles from ZCTA5 17036. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6° | 23.0° | 30.8° | 3.03" | 9.1" |
| February | 42.0° | 24.7° | 33.4° | 2.59" | 9.4" |
| March | 51.3° | 32.3° | 41.8° | 3.70" | 5.6" |
| April | 63.8° | 42.5° | 53.2° | 3.55" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.7° | 53.1° | 63.4° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 62.7° | 72.5° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 67.8° | 77.3° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 65.8° | 75.2° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 58.2° | 67.9° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 46.0° | 55.8° | 3.81" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.9° | 35.8° | 44.8° | 2.97" | 0.8" |
| December | 43.3° | 28.2° | 35.8° | 3.43" | 4.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hummelstown borough | Borough | 0.6 mi | — |
| Rutherford CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Union Deposit CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Middletown borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Lawnton CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Hershey CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 17036. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.