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Hershey, PA — ZIP 17033

Population: 16,481 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 17033 (Hershey, PA) is $412,256 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,715/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$412,256

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$412,256
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$412,256
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$440,000
Median list price
$445,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-13.3%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,715/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,166/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,598/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,055/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Derry Township SD, Lower Dauphin SD
Schools include
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr, Hershey Primary El Sch, Hershey HS, Hershey MS, Hershey Intrmd El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A15
NFIP flood claims on record
141
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabethtown Landfill (9.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
63,187
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,346

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (14 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Reigle Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-426 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
45.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,507
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
151,933
Average weekly wage
$1,317
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
329

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 17033State medianUS median
Typical home value$412,256$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$440,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market23 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,715/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,507$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 17033?
$412,256.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17033?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17033?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17033?
Typical rent: $1,715/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17033?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, cold wave.
Is ZIP 17033 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 17033. 141 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A15. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17033?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17033?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17033?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17033?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 17033 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17033?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17033?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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