Rutherford
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Rutherford is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 5,765 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lawnton, 1.6 miles W.
- 5,765residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 4,649 / sq mipopulation density
- 17111ZIP code
About Rutherford
Rutherford is a census-designated place (CDP) in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The area is also known as Rutherford Heights. The population was 4,303 at the 2010 census, an increase over the figure of 3,859 tabulated in 2000. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rutherford
- Median household income
- $83,636
- Median home value
- $214,200
- Median rent
- $1,155/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Rutherford had 5,765 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,765 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,649 per sq mi (1,795 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rutherford at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,765 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2696° N, 76.7678° W |
| ZIP code | 17111 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4266864 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rutherford
- Lawnton1.6 mi W
- Swatara2.5 mi SW
- Colonial Park2.9 mi NW
- Hummelstown2.9 mi E
- Oberlin3.3 mi SW
- Paxtonia3.4 mi N
- South Hanover3.5 mi NE
- Paxtang3.5 mi W
- Lower Swatara3.6 mi S
- Bressler3.7 mi SW
- Lower Paxton3.8 mi NW
- Enhaut4.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford
What county is Rutherford in?
Rutherford is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Rutherford, PA?
5,765 people lived in Rutherford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherford, PA?
The ZIP code of Rutherford is 17111.
What is the elevation of Rutherford?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rutherford?
Lawnton (1.6 mi), Swatara (2.5 mi), Colonial Park (2.9 mi), Hummelstown (2.9 mi), Oberlin (3.3 mi).
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