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Williamstown, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,345
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,189
ZIP codes
0
Williamstown and its ZIP codes
Williamstown at a glance
- Williamstown is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,757, 21% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,700 (60% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Williamstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,757
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (434), Irish Americans (200), Puerto Ricans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Williamstown.
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
$5.5B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
How people get to work
Williamstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled19.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamstown, 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° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Williamstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tower CityBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WiconsicoCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| LykensBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| MuirCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GratzBorough | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.7 |
| KlingerstownCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HeginsCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| Fort Indiantown GapCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 19.2 |
| BerrysburgBorough | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PillowBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ElizabethvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RavineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DonaldsonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamstown, PA in?
- Williamstown is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Williamstown, PA?
- About 1,345 people live in Williamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamstown?
- Nearby places include Tower City (3.2 mi), Wiconsico (3.3 mi), Reinerton (4.3 mi), Orwin (4.4 mi), Lykens (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023