ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17033

Part of Hershey, PA
Pop. 16,481·Dauphin County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,941/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$24
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17033 · $1,941
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,292/yr
At $1,941/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17033 (Hershey, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 47.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,481
Median income
$72,945
Median age
36.8
Renters
49.2%
Age distribution
19.3%
27.2%
24.1%
19.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3427.2%
35–5424.1%
55–649.5%
65+19.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
13.1%
White70.3%
Black4.8%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian9.5%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
23%
21.5%
47.3%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma23%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+47.3%
Housing tenure
50.8%
49.2%
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17033 in Hershey, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,377 → $72,945
up 9.9%
Population
17,273 → 16,481
down 4.6%
Renter share
45% → 49.2%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 47.3%
+4.2 pts
Median age
44.2 → 36.8
-7.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17033 in Hershey, PA now reports about $72,945, up from $66,377 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 17033 in Hershey, PA losing about 792 residents over the five-year window, down 4.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 45% to 49.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 43.1% to 47.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17033 covers Hershey, PA. The median rent here is $1,941/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($72,945/yr), ZIP 17033 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17033 (Hershey, PA) is $1,941. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17033's median rent of $1,941/mo is $24 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17033 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17033 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #62 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,941/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,941/mo in ZIP 17033. The local median household income is $72,945/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17033?

Rent in ZIP 17033 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17033 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,941/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($72,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17033 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 17033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.2% of ZIP 17033 households are renters, while 50.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17033 compare to the rest of Hershey?

ZIP 17033 sits right at the Hershey citywide median of $1,941/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,941/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 17033's median household income ($72,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17033 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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