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Perry County, PA
11 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Population
46,239
Land area
551sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 71% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,444, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,400 (7% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $874 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marysville (2,681), Newport (1,621) and Duncannon (1,391).
Local data for Perry County, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,444
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$236,400
Prices +5.6% in a year
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,087), Irish Americans (5,716), Italian Americans (2,045).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,788
8,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$310M
FY 2026, $6,761 per person
PPP loans
$33.8M
782 loans, 4,767 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$113K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
378
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, PA?
- Marysville is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 2,681 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 17006, 17020, 17024, 17037, 17040.
- What is the population of Perry County, PA?
- About 46,239 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Franklin County, Northumberland County, Juniata County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023