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Paxtang, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,662
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,095
ZIP codes
0
Paxtang and its ZIP codes
Paxtang at a glance
- Paxtang is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,083, 12% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,400 (29% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,091 a month.
Local data for Paxtang, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paxtang, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,083
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (403), Irish Americans (155), Italian Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Paxtang.
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
Paxtang, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paxtang, 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
Cities near Paxtang
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PenbrookBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3 |
| EnhautCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BresslerCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| SteeltonBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| New CumberlandBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5 |
| LemoyneBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| HarrisburgCity | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| WormleysburgBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HighspireBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Lower AllenCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paxtang, PA in?
- Paxtang is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Paxtang, PA?
- About 1,662 people live in Paxtang, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paxtang?
- Nearby places include Penbrook (1.4 mi), Oberlin (1.7 mi), Progress (2 mi), Enhaut (2 mi), Lawnton (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023