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ZIP 17033

Part of Hershey, PA
Pop. 16,481·Dauphin County·96th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.7%
vs US Median
-$209
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17033 · $1,753
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.7% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 17033 covers Hershey, PA. The median rent here is $1,753/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($72,945/yr), ZIP 17033 ranks as affordable 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 August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17033 (Hershey, PA) is $1,753. 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 $1,753/mo is $209 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 17033 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17033 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #96 out of 271 ZIPs at $1,753/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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,753/mo in ZIP 17033. The local median household income is $72,945/yr, meaning the typical household meets 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 August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 17033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17033 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($72,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17033 falls comfortably within that range.

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 is pricier than Hershey as a whole. At $1,753/mo, it's $11 above the Hershey citywide median of $1,742/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17033 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 17033's median household income ($72,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17033 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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