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Hershey, PA
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17033.
Population
14,242
Land area
14.3sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
1
Hershey and its ZIP codes
Hershey at a glance
- Hershey is about 3.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 48th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $78,587, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $379,200 (49% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,268 a month.
Local data for Hershey, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hershey, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,587
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$379,200
Median rent
$1,268/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.2%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,581), Irish Americans (1,631), Italian Americans (1,014).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Hershey.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,570
190,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.47B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
PPP loans
$46.93M
461 loans, 5,877 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hershey, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hershey, 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
87° / 23°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Hershey
1 in or overlapping Hershey. Population shown
Cities near Hershey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union DepositCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmdaleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.5 |
| HummelstownBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| PalmyraBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| CampbelltownCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Skyline ViewCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.7 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| MiddletownBorough | 7 mi | 2 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| RoyaltonBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| LinglestownCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.8 |
| HighspireBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hershey, PA in?
- Hershey is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Hershey, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hershey include 17033.
- What is the population of Hershey, PA?
- About 14,242 people live in Hershey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hershey?
- Nearby places include Union Deposit (1.5 mi), Palmdale (1.8 mi), Hummelstown (3.4 mi), Palmyra (3.8 mi), Campbelltown (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023