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Lawnton, PA
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17111.
Population
4,765
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,269
ZIP codes
1
Lawnton and its ZIP codes
Lawnton at a glance
- Lawnton is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 290th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $84,861, 9% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,600 (13% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Lawnton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawnton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,861
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (906), Irish Americans (324), Italian Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Lawnton.
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
PPP loans
$121M
907 loans, 12,366 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawnton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawnton, 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
85° / 22°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Lawnton
1 in or overlapping Lawnton. Population shown
Cities near Lawnton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| PaxtangBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5 |
| BresslerCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.3 |
| EnhautCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| PenbrookBorough | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| SteeltonBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.9 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| HighspireBorough | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HummelstownBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| New CumberlandBorough | 5 mi | 1.7 |
| LinglestownCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.8 |
| HarrisburgCity | 5.6 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawnton, PA in?
- Lawnton is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawnton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawnton include 17111.
- What is the population of Lawnton, PA?
- About 4,765 people live in Lawnton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawnton?
- Nearby places include Rutherford (1.6 mi), Paxtang (2.1 mi), Oberlin (2.1 mi), Colonial Park (2.5 mi), Bressler (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023