Lower Swatara
Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Lower Swatara is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 9,531 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Highspire, 1.6 miles SW.
- 9,531residents (2020 Census)
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.9 km²
- 775 / sq mipopulation density
- 17034main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lower Swatara
Lower Swatara Township is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,528 at the 2020 census. Harrisburg International Airport and Penn State Harrisburg are located within the township. It shares a ZIP Code with the nearby borough of Middletown, and all locations in the township have Middletown addresses.
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Living in Lower Swatara
- Median household income
- $87,163
- Median home value
- $234,600
- Median rent
- $962/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Lower Swatara had 9,531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 775 per sq mi (299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lower Swatara at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 9,531 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.30 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.2185° N, 76.7580° W |
| ZIP codes | 17034, 17057 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4204345120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lower Swatara
- Highspire1.6 mi SW
- Middletown1.9 mi SE
- Royalton2.9 mi SE
- Swatara3.1 mi NW
- Bressler3.3 mi W
- Oberlin3.4 mi NW
- Rutherford3.6 mi N
- Steelton3.6 mi W
- Enhaut3.7 mi W
- Lawnton3.9 mi NW
- Londonderry4.0 mi SE
- Hummelstown4.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lower Swatara
What county is Lower Swatara in?
Lower Swatara is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lower Swatara, PA?
9,531 people lived in Lower Swatara at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lower Swatara, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17034. Other ZIP codes: 17057.
What towns are near Lower Swatara?
Highspire (1.6 mi), Middletown (1.9 mi), Royalton (2.9 mi), Swatara (3.1 mi), Bressler (3.3 mi).
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