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Palmdale, PA
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,542
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,039
ZIP codes
0
Palmdale and its ZIP codes
Palmdale at a glance
- Palmdale is about 3.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,628, 20% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,400 and median rent is $1,436 a month.
Local data for Palmdale, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmdale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,628
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$1,436/mo
Homeownership
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (377), Irish Americans (275), German Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Palmdale.
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
Palmdale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit10.5%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmdale, 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° / 22°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Palmdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HersheyCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 14.3 |
| PalmyraBorough | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| CampbelltownCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Union DepositCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| HummelstownBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Skyline ViewCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Timber HillsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| CleonaBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MiddletownBorough | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| Mount GretnaBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Mount Gretna HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| RoyaltonBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmdale, PA in?
- Palmdale is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Palmdale, PA?
- About 1,542 people live in Palmdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmdale?
- Nearby places include Hershey (1.8 mi), Palmyra (2 mi), Campbelltown (2.7 mi), Union Deposit (3 mi), Hummelstown (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023