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Gratz, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17030.
Population
745
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
1
Gratz and its ZIP codes
Gratz at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (42% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Gratz, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gratz, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (271), Mexican Americans (142), Irish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Gratz.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,570
190,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.5B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
How people get to work
Gratz, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gratz, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,130
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Gratz
1 in or overlapping Gratz. Population shown
Cities near Gratz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiconsicoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| LykensBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| KlingerstownCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BerrysburgBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| PillowBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamstownBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ElizabethvilleBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Tower CityBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.7 |
| DalmatiaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| HerndonBorough | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| MuirCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Port TrevortonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| HeginsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gratz, PA in?
- Gratz is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Gratz, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gratz include 17030.
- What is the population of Gratz, PA?
- About 745 people live in Gratz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gratz?
- Nearby places include Wiconsico (3 mi), Lykens (3.1 mi), Klingerstown (3.8 mi), Berrysburg (4.9 mi), Pillow (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023