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Penbrook, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17103.
Population
3,266
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
7,313
ZIP codes
1
Penbrook and its ZIP codes
Penbrook at a glance
- Penbrook is about 25 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,312 a year, 20% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,100 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $987 a month.
Local data for Penbrook, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Penbrook, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,312
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$168,100
Median rent
$987/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (452), Irish Americans (411), German Americans (323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Penbrook.
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
How people get to work
Penbrook, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled19.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Penbrook, 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 Penbrook
1 in or overlapping Penbrook. Population shown
Cities near Penbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 3 |
| PaxtangBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisburgCity | 2.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5 |
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| EnhautCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WormleysburgBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| LemoyneBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| BresslerCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| New CumberlandBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| West FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| SteeltonBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.3 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Penbrook, PA in?
- Penbrook is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Penbrook, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Penbrook include 17103.
- What is the population of Penbrook, PA?
- About 3,266 people live in Penbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Penbrook?
- Nearby places include Progress (0.8 mi), Paxtang (1.4 mi), Harrisburg (2.6 mi), Colonial Park (2.8 mi), Lawnton (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023