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ZIP 17036

Pop. 23,520·Dauphin County·45th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,094/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
+$129
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ZIP 17036 · $2,094
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,790/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,128/yr
At $2,094/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17036 (Hummelstown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,520
Median income
$115,533
Median age
41.2
Renters
25%
Age distribution
22.8%
18.9%
27.4%
13.9%
16.9%
Under 1822.8%
18–3418.9%
35–5427.4%
55–6413.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
83%
White83%
Black1.2%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian7.9%
Education (25+)
18.2%
19.5%
59.9%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+59.9%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17036 in Hummelstown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,635 → $115,533
up 26.1%
Population
21,815 → 23,520
up 7.8%
Renter share
28.2% → 25%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 59.9%
+4.8 pts
Median age
42.1 → 41.2
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17036 in Hummelstown, PA now reports about $115,533, up from $91,635 in 2021. The population has grown by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 21,815 residents to roughly 23,520. Renters now make up 25% of households, compared with 28.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.9% of adults here, versus 55.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17036 covers Hummelstown, PA. The median rent here is $2,094/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($115,533/yr), ZIP 17036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17036 (Hummelstown, PA) is $2,094. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17036's median rent of $2,094/mo is $129 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17036 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17036 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #45 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,094/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,094/mo in ZIP 17036. The local median household income is $115,533/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17036?

Rent in ZIP 17036 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17036 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,094/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($115,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17036 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of ZIP 17036 households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17036 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17036 compare to the rest of Hummelstown?

ZIP 17036 is more affordable than Hummelstown overall. At $2,094/mo, it's $1 below the Hummelstown citywide median of $2,095/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,094/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 17036's median household income ($115,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17036 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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