Colonial Park, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Colonial Park based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
18,125
2023 ACS
Median Income
$69,804
2023
Median Home Value
$223,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,272
2023
Median Age
36.0
Unemployment
3.6%
Cost of Living Index
112.3
100 = national avg
Colonial Park is a city in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 18,125 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Colonial Park is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Colonial Park is $69,804, and the median home value is $223,800. The cost of living index is 112.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,272 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, and the median age is 36.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
18,125
Male
8,138
44.9%
Female
9,987
55.1%
Median Age
36.0
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
17.8%
High School or Higher
40.5%
Foreign Born
18.0%
Veterans
5.8%
Married
39.8%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.609
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
55.1%
Foreign Born
18.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
2,186 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
87.9%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
16,914
English Only
79.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
721 speakers
Limited English
10.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
89.5%
Limited English Proficiency
10.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,049
5.8% of population
Disability Rate
15.0%
157 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$49,830
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
968
92.3%
Female Veterans
81
7.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$49,830
Non-Veteran Income
$36,002
Difference
$13,828
38.4% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
157
Without Disability
892
Disability Rate
15.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
11,349
#1 Ancestry
German
19.2% (3,481)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
12.6% (2,284)
#3 Ancestry
English
6.0% (1,094)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
7,067
Family Households
4,341
61.4%
Married Couples
2,955
41.8%
Non-Family Households
2,726
38.6%
Single Mother Households
1,031
14.6%
Single Father Households
355
5.0%
Living Alone
2,212
31.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
3,929
In Married Couple
2,374
60.4%
With Single Mother
1,012
25.8%
With Single Father
543
13.8%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$81,659
Married Couple Income
$93,694
Single Mother Income
$44,029
Single Father Income
$38,413
Avg Family Size
2.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
751
Grandparents Responsible
375
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$69,804
-5% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,485
-18% vs national
Poverty Rate
10.1%
-26% vs national
Gini Index
0.3764
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.6%
-31% vs national
SNAP Recipients
11.1%
of households
How Colonial Park Compares
Colonial Park vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Colonial Park is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Colonial Park, PA has a median household income of $69,804, making it the 12,371st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher median household income than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Colonial Park, PA has a per capita income of $30,485, making it the 16,755th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher per capita income than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Colonial Park, PA has a poverty rate of 10.1%, making it the 16,620th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher poverty rate than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Colonial Park, PA has a unemployment rate of 3.6%, making it the 15,850th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher unemployment rate than 49% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Colonial Park. The median household income here is $69,804.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
-30% vs PA avg
Labor Force
8,996
Employed
8,628
Mean Commute
19 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
40.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.0
Work from Home
11.8%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$98.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
112.3
100 = national avg
+12.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$49,409
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$116,785
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,212
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,493
per month
The median household income in Colonial Park, PA is $69,804, which is 4.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,485. The poverty rate of 10.1% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3764, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 8,996. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 11.8% working from home. About 70.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 112.3, which is 12.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 130.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,409 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median List Price
$272,500
Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Days on Market
52
Active Inventory
17
Months of Supply
8.5
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
50.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
10
Pending Sales
18
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$183
Median List $/SF
$164
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Colonial Park, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area, home prices have risen 354.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 94.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 83.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA housing market rather than Colonial Park alone.
Metro area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Colonial Park vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Colonial Park is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Colonial Park, PA has a median home value of $223,800, making it the 10,682nd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher median home value than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Colonial Park, PA has a median rent of $1,272, making it the 5,927th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher median rent than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Colonial Park, PA has a price per square foot of $183, making it the 9,407th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher price per square foot than 55% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Colonial Park, PA has a rent burden of 21.9%, making it the 6,400th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Colonial Park has a higher rent burden than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$223,800
Median Rent
$1,272
Total Housing Units
7,554
Vacancy Rate
6.5%
Owner Occupied
48.9%
Renter Occupied
51.1%
Median Property Tax
$2,595
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,165
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,595
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.16%
of home value
Median Home Value
$223,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,607
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,595) by the median home value ($223,800). In Colonial Park, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.16%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Colonial Park, PA is $325,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 52 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 8.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $183. The median rent is $1,272 per month (Census ACS). About 48.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 7,554 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,595. The effective tax rate is 1.16%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Colonial Park. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$57.3M
Individual Assistance
$24.9M
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $1.6M | $125K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $31.9M | $5.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $17.5M | $15.6M |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $2.1M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $122K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $10K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Apr 2005 | $73K | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $2.6M | $3.2M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2003 | $13K | — |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $1.4M | — |
| Tropical Depression Dennis Pa → | Flood | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 25 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,245
Total Claims Paid
$86,089,209
Avg Claim Payout
$16,414
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
32
Federal Funding
$12,474,712
Properties Protected
128
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 26 | $8,225,397 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $35,215 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $1,694,257 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $175,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $228,737 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Colonial Park has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 5,245 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $57,343,851 in public assistance recovery funding. $24,853,392 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Colonial Park has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
19 min
-21% vs national
Drive Alone
70.7%
-10% vs national
Public Transit
1.3%
+47% vs national
Work From Home
11.8%
+27% vs national
Carpool
12.7%
Walk
0.8%
How Colonial Park's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Colonial Park, PA is 19 minutes, which is 20.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 70.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.8% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 1.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.7% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
77.0%
of households
No Internet
8.0%
of households
Total Households
7,067
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.3%
of households
Smartphone
88.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.8%
of households
Tablet
53.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Colonial Park vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
90.0% of households in Colonial Park have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 11.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Colonial Park is located in Dauphin County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Colonial Park.
Election Overview
Source: Dauphin County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
78,327
52.4%
GOP Votes
69,474
46.5%
Total Votes
149,526
Margin
D+5.9%
Shift from 2020
R+2.6pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78,327 | 69,474 | 149,526 | 52.4% | 46.5% | D+5.9 |
| 2020 | 78,983 | 66,408 | 147,368 | 53.6% | 45.1% | D+8.5 |
| 2016 | 64,287 | 60,620 | 130,160 | 49.4% | 46.6% | D+2.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Dauphin County recorded 149,526 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.4% of the vote compared to 46.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+5.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Dauphin County has shifted 3.1 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
22
Total Population
346,700
Avg Median Income
-$30,231,914
Avg Home Value
-$60,412,074
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17011 | 38,642 | $88,889 | $261,900 | $1,270 | 13.1 |
| 17018 | 3,745 | $77,750 | $226,000 | $1,011 | 39.8 |
| 17025 | 17,463 | $89,750 | $242,000 | $1,155 | 15.0 |
| 17028 | 3,331 | $66,754 | $261,700 | $1,026 | 27.4 |
| 17033 | 17,009 | $75,093 | $340,900 | $1,311 | 27.4 |
| 17034 | 2,988 | $51,717 | $120,100 | $993 | 0.8 |
| 17036 | 22,487 | $105,043 | $316,900 | $1,362 | 28.1 |
| 17043 | 5,832 | $66,752 | $216,300 | $968 | 2.1 |
| 17057 | 23,143 | $70,536 | $187,300 | $1,122 | 31.1 |
| 17070 | 16,891 | $91,100 | $240,200 | $1,046 | 14.6 |
| 17093 | 752 | $73,823 | $169,500 | N/A | 0.5 |
| 17101 | 2,678 | $70,100 | N/A | $984 | 0.5 |
| 17102 | 8,177 | $55,369 | $172,900 | $1,062 | 0.8 |
| 17103 | 12,774 | $41,383 | $113,100 | $933 | 1.9 |
| 17104 | 19,401 | $42,113 | $102,200 | $953 | 3.4 |
| 17109 | 27,422 | $70,618 | $203,200 | $1,234 | 7.0 |
| 17110 | 26,401 | $79,499 | $206,200 | $1,400 | 14.9 |
| 17111 | 35,818 | $84,314 | $225,500 | $1,309 | 18.4 |
| 17112 | 38,970 | $101,784 | $290,400 | $1,400 | 69.6 |
| 17113 | 11,786 | $60,554 | $141,300 | $1,091 | 4.2 |
| 17120 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 17319 | 10,990 | $101,610 | $230,100 | $1,147 | 16.8 |
Colonial Park, PA has 22 ZIP codes with a combined population of 346,700. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$30,231,914. The average median home value is -$60,412,074. The average median monthly rent is -$60,605,025.
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