The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17033 sells for about $375,267, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,330 a month.
ZIP 17033 — Hershey
The Hummelstown housing market remains competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking proximity to major regional employers. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the market remains a seller-leaning environment due to limited supply. Current conditions are driven by the area's strong school district and stable economic base in the Hershey-Harrisburg corridor.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the Harrisburg-Hershey corridor who value suburban amenities and access to high-quality school districts.
Median prices moved up 9.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 19.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17033, Dauphin County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Derry Township School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and resources.
The region faces standard mid-Atlantic climate risks, including potential for localized flooding and severe weather events; insurance availability remains stable.
Economic momentum is anchored by the proximity to the Hershey medical and tourism complex, providing consistent employment and infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels; the area is subject to standard Pennsylvania real estate tax structures with no specific special district surcharges noted.
Residents typically commute via US-322 or I-83 toward Harrisburg, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban flow.
The area features access to local parks, the Hershey trail system, and proximity to major entertainment and shopping venues in the Hershey-Hummelstown corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by proximity to major regional employers, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily influenced by the healthcare and tourism sectors, with the Hershey Company and Penn State Health serving as primary regional employers.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US-322 and US-422, facilitating regional transit toward Harrisburg.
Development is focused on mixed-use expansion and infrastructure upgrades within the Hummelstown-Hershey corridor.
Dauphin County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are primarily served by the Derry Township School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance markets are stable, with standard coverage available for regional climate risks.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from census.gov and local market aggregators.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major botanical garden and regional landmark.
A major regional entertainment anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.