Hummelstown
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Hummelstown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 4,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Hanover, 1.8 miles N.
- 4,544residents (2020 Census)
- 397 ftelevation · 121 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 3,658 / sq mipopulation density
- 17036ZIP code
About Hummelstown
Hummelstown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,535 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area.
Originally named Fredrickstown, the town was established in 1762. Hummelstown is a Tree City and is located in District 15 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. It is centrally located between Harrisburg and Hershey. It has several businesses and shops designed to capitalize on the tourist traffic that passes through town.
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Living in Hummelstown
- Median household income
- $63,175
- Median home value
- $245,100
- Median rent
- $1,133/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Hummelstown had 4,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,658 per sq mi (1,412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hummelstown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2653° N, 76.7132° W |
| ZIP code | 17036 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4236232 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hummelstown
- South Hanover1.8 mi N
- Union Deposit2.6 mi NE
- Rutherford2.9 mi W
- Derry3.2 mi E
- Hershey3.8 mi E
- Lower Swatara4.0 mi SW
- Lawnton4.5 mi W
- Middletown4.5 mi S
- Swatara5.0 mi W
- Skyline View5.0 mi N
- Palmdale5.2 mi NE
- Paxtonia5.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hummelstown
What county is Hummelstown in?
Hummelstown is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Hummelstown, PA?
4,544 people lived in Hummelstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hummelstown, PA?
The ZIP code of Hummelstown is 17036.
What is the elevation of Hummelstown?
397 feet (121 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hummelstown?
South Hanover (1.8 mi), Union Deposit (2.6 mi), Rutherford (2.9 mi), Derry (3.2 mi), Hershey (3.8 mi).
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