17030 ZIP Code — Gratz, PA

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17030 is located in Gratz, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. It covers approximately 3.15 square miles and serves a population of 587 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17030

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,500. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 17030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

587

population

3.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gratz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17048 Lykens (0.8 mi) 17978 Spring Glen (3.8 mi) 17098 Williamstown (4.7 mi) 17968 Sacramento (5.2 mi) 17023 Elizabethville (5.6 mi) 17830 Herndon (6.9 mi) 17823 Dornsife (7.8 mi) 17983 Valley View (8.4 mi) 17980 Tower City (9.2 mi) 17017 Dalmatia (9.6 mi) 17032 Halifax (9.7 mi) 17957 Muir (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	587
Population density	186 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	3.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6079
Longitude	-76.7054
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	38.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

587

Population

186

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

Median household income

$33,504

Per capita income

$212,500

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

43.0%

Home ownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	22.0%
18 and over	458	78.0%
65 and over	93	15.8%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.3%

Two or more races 17.1%

Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	459	65.3%
Two or more races	120	17.1%
Hispanic or Latino	116	16.5%
Black or African American	8	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	38.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 40.6%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	40.6%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,500
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	43.0%
Renter occupied	57.0%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	10.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	56.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	53.9%
3 bedrooms	19.9%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	50.3%
2 vehicles	19.8%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	51.7%
Wood	6.0%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	145	48.7%
Female householder, no spouse	32	10.7%
Households with children under 18	38	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	23.8%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	14.2%
Married	33.4%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	15.3%
Divorced	42.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	4.0%
Elementary school	51	68.0%
High school	14	18.7%
College / grad school	7	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Retail trade 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Public administration 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Construction 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	27.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.0%
Carpool	22.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	6.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 25.9%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 30.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.5%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	41.6%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.4%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	25.2%
Uninsured under 19	78.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	557	94.9%
Spanish	75	13.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	75	13.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	471	80.2%
Born in same state	471	80.2%
Born in different state	443	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	116	19.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	4.6%
English	14	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	2%
Dutch	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	38.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17030

What city is ZIP code 17030 in?

ZIP code 17030 is primarily assigned to Gratz, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17030 in?

ZIP code 17030 falls within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17030?

26% of residents in ZIP code 17030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17030?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17030 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 17030 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 17030?

ZIP code 17030 has an estimated population of 587 residents, with a density of 186 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17030 in?

ZIP code 17030 observes the EST timezone.