ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17036

Part of Hummelstown, PA

Pop. 23,520·Dauphin County·56th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,974/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$42

Reported rents

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ZIP 17036 · $1,974

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,270

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,790

3 BR

$2,300

4 BR+

$2,370

Research median

$1,790/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 17036 changed +2.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($115,533) is $2,888 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,370).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 17033, 4 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,558/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 17036. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,688/yr

At $1,974/mo median

Location

CityHummelstown

StatePA

CountyDauphin County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 17036 covers Hummelstown, PA. The median rent here is $1,974/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($115,533/yr), ZIP 17036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,974/mo in ZIP 17036. The local median household income is $115,533/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17036?

Rent in ZIP 17036 has risen 2.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 17036 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17036 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #56 of 261 at $1,974/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 17036 changed +2.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.