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Rutherford, PA
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,890
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,556
ZIP codes
0
Rutherford and its ZIP codes
Rutherford at a glance
- Rutherford is about 19 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 172nd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $83,636, 7% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,200 (16% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,155 a month.
Local data for Rutherford, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rutherford, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,636
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$214,200
Median rent
$1,155/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (871), Nepalese Americans (630), Irish Americans (590).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Rutherford.
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
Rutherford, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutherford, 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
87° / 23°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rutherford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| HummelstownBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| PaxtangBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BresslerCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| EnhautCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3 |
| PenbrookBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HighspireBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| SteeltonBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Union DepositCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Skyline ViewCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.7 |
| MiddletownBorough | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| LinglestownCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutherford, PA in?
- Rutherford is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rutherford, PA?
- About 6,890 people live in Rutherford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutherford?
- Nearby places include Lawnton (1.6 mi), Hummelstown (2.9 mi), Colonial Park (3 mi), Oberlin (3.4 mi), Paxtonia (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023