Hershey
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Hershey is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 13,858 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Derry, 1.0 miles SW.
- 13,858residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 14.3 sq miland area · 37.0 km²
- 969 / sq mipopulation density
- 17033ZIP code
About Hershey
Hershey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to the Hershey Company, which was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey, and Hersheypark, an amusement park.
The community is located 14 miles (23 km) east of Harrisburg and is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area. Hershey has no legal status as an incorporated municipality, and all its municipal services are provided by Derry Township. The population was 13,858 at the 2020 census.
Hershey is also located 68.8 miles (110.7 km) north of Baltimore, Maryland, 75.2 miles (121.0 km) southwest of Allentown and 94.5 miles (152.1 km) northwest of Philadelphia.
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Living in Hershey
- Median household income
- $78,587
- Median home value
- $379,200
- Median rent
- $1,268/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Hershey had 13,858 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,858 |
|---|---|
| Density | 969 per sq mi (374 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hershey at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,858 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.30 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2800° N, 76.6443° W |
| ZIP code | 17033 |
| Official website | hersheypa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4234144 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hershey
- Derry1.0 mi SW
- Palmdale1.6 mi NE
- Union Deposit2.1 mi NW
- Campbelltown3.2 mi E
- Palmyra3.3 mi NE
- South Hanover3.5 mi W
- Hummelstown3.8 mi W
- North Londonderry4.7 mi NE
- Conewago4.7 mi S
- Skyline View5.8 mi NW
- South Londonderry6.1 mi SE
- Rutherford6.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hershey
What county is Hershey in?
Hershey is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Hershey, PA?
13,858 people lived in Hershey at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hershey, PA?
The ZIP code of Hershey is 17033.
What is the elevation of Hershey?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hershey?
Derry (1.0 mi), Palmdale (1.6 mi), Union Deposit (2.1 mi), Campbelltown (3.2 mi), Palmyra (3.3 mi).
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