Hershey, PA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Dauphin County ยท Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hershey based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hershey
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 60Income: 53Home Value: 34Safety: 50Education: 50Median Age: 75Climate: 50Cost of Living: 63

Quick Stats

Population

14,334

2023 ACS

Median Income

$78,750

2023

Median Home Value

$339,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,241

2023

Median Age

45.2

Unemployment

4.4%

Cost of Living Index

125.6

100 = national avg

Hershey is a city in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 14,334 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hershey is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Hershey is $78,750, and the median home value is $339,300. The cost of living index is 125.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,241 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, and the median age is 45.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

14,334

Male

6,873

47.9%

Female

7,461

52.1%

Median Age

45.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

35.2%

High School or Higher

46.9%

Foreign Born

13.9%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

44.5%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.434

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

73.0%

Foreign Born

13.9%

White
73.0%
Black
3.6%
Asian
8.3%
Native American
0.0%
Two or More
6.3%
Other
8.8%

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

11.6%

1,666 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

88.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
913 (54.8%)
Puerto Rican
413 (24.8%)
Dominican
29 (1.7%)
Guatemalan
5 (0.3%)
Colombian
8 (0.5%)
Ecuadorian
15 (0.9%)
Other Hispanic
283 (17.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
266 (22.4%)
Chinese
294 (24.8%)
Filipino
77 (6.5%)
Vietnamese
135 (11.4%)
Korean
40 (3.4%)
Japanese
10 (0.8%)
Pakistani
95 (8.0%)
Cambodian
104 (8.8%)
Taiwanese
13 (1.1%)
Other Asian
152 (12.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
5 (125.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

13,886

English Only

81.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,309 speakers

Limited English

9.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,309 (9.4%)
Other Indo-European
471 (3.4%)
Chinese
290 (2.1%)
Other Asian
156 (1.1%)
Slavic Languages
91 (0.7%)
Vietnamese
87 (0.6%)
German
58 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
36 (0.3%)
Korean
27 (0.2%)
Tagalog
16 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

90.8%

Limited English Proficiency

9.2%

Spanish
65.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
32.5% limited English
Chinese
40.3% limited English
Other Asian
41.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
24.2% limited English
Vietnamese
35.6% limited English
German
13.8% limited English
Korean
81.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

569

4.0% of population

Disability Rate

19.0%

108 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$62,986

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
19.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.7%
Vietnam
36.9%
Korea
12.8%
World War II
4.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.8%
35-54
14.1%
55-64
16.3%
65-74
18.5%
75+
48.3%

Male Veterans

543

95.4%

Female Veterans

26

4.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$62,986

Non-Veteran Income

$49,409

Difference

$13,577

27.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

108

Without Disability

461

Disability Rate

19.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

11,754

#1 Ancestry

German

18.7% (2,679)

#2 Ancestry

Italian

12.8% (1,831)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.2% (1,465)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
18.7%
Italian
12.8%
Irish
10.2%
English
8.6%
Swedish
6.1%
European
4.8%
Polish
3.5%
American
3.0%
Scottish
2.4%
Scotch-Irish
1.4%
Greek
1.2%
Hungarian
1.2%
Russian
1.0%
Arab
0.9%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
Welsh
0.8%
Norwegian
0.6%
French
0.5%
Lithuanian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

5,595

Family Households

3,363

60.1%

Married Couples

2,588

46.3%

Non-Family Households

2,232

39.9%

Single Mother Households

597

10.7%

Single Father Households

178

3.2%

Living Alone

1,818

32.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,405

In Married Couple

1,666

69.3%

With Single Mother

637

26.5%

With Single Father

102

4.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$118,257

Married Couple Income

$135,784

Single Mother Income

$63,482

Single Father Income

$91,250

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

153

Grandparents Responsible

46

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$78,750

+8% vs national

Per Capita Income

$51,671

+39% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.0%

-34% vs national

Gini Index

0.4940

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.4%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

4.7%

of households

How Hershey Compares

Hershey vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Hershey is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hershey. The median household income here is $78,750.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.4%
$25-50K
13.1%
$50-75K
19.4%
$75-100K
10.7%
$100-150K
15.9%
$150-200K
14.0%
$200K+
12.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

-15% vs PA avg

Labor Force

8,155

Employed

7,756

Mean Commute

13 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

35.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

46.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

45.2

Work from Home

21.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

125.6

100 = national avg

+25.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$55,281

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$130,665

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
159.6
Food
110.2
Transportation
83.8
Healthcare
108.2
Utilities
118.0

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 Hershey, PA is $78,750, which is 7.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $51,671. The poverty rate of 9.0% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4940, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 8,155. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 13 minutes, with 21.7% working from home. About 68.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 125.6, which is 25.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 159.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $55,281 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$467,450

Median List Price

$369,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$189

Days on Market

14

Active Inventory

17

Months of Supply

2.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$387,757

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,349

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

16.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

44.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
16.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
44.4%
Listings with Price Drops
29.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 10.6%List Price โ†“ 17.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

6

New Listings

10

Pending Sales

9

Homes Sold โ†‘ 0.0%New Listings โ†“ 52.4%Pending โ†“ 57.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$189

Median List $/SF

$234

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 20.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Hershey, 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 Hershey alone.

40yr โ†‘ 354%20yr โ†‘ 94%10yr โ†‘ 83.1%5yr โ†‘ 52.9%2yr โ†‘ 12.3%Q2 1979 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Hershey vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Hershey is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$339,300

Median Rent

$1,241

Total Housing Units

5,791

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Owner Occupied

54.9%

Renter Occupied

45.1%

Median Property Tax

$4,755

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,573

Housing Types

Single Family
64.2%
Multi-Family
35.6%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,755

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.40%

of home value

Median Home Value

$339,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,137

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,755) by the median home value ($339,300). In Hershey, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.40%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hershey, PA is $467,450 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 14 days on the market. 16.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $189. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,349/month. About 54.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 5,791 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,755. The effective tax rate is 1.40%, above the national average.

Crime data is not yet available for Hershey. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk 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: FEMA

Total Declarations

22

Public Assistance

$57.3M

Individual Assistance

$22.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $330.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021$1.6Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$31.9M$3.1M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneJan 2013โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011$17.5M$16.7M
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormApr 2010$2.1Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides โ†’Severe StormJun 2006โ€”$179K
Hurricane Katrina โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$10Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Apr 2005$73Kโ€”
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$2.6M$2.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Aug 2003$13Kโ€”
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003$1.4Mโ€”
Tropical Depression Dennis Pa โ†’FloodSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormMar 1994โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 25 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total 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 Assistance

Mitigation Projects

32

Federal Funding

$12,474,712

Properties Protected

128

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.80

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine26$8,225,397
800.1: Miscellaneous1$35,215
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$1,694,257
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine1$175,500
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land1$228,737

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hershey 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. $22,170,917 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

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Depression Rate

โ€”

Diabetes Rate

โ€”

Uninsured Rate

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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.

Hershey has an obesity rate of โ€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Milton S Hershey Medical Cente...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Milton S Hershey Medical Center1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital11.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Lebanon Va Medical Center11.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute13.2 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

112

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
N ANNVILLE MHP720
LAKESIDE MHP402

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

46.8K MT

Top Emitter

PENN STATE MILTON S HERSHEY MED CTR

46.8K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
PENN STATE MILTON S HERSHEY MED CTR
The Pennsylvania State University
Other46,847

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 46.8K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

13 min

-44% vs national

Drive Alone

68.1%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

0.5%

-50% vs national

Work From Home

21.7%

+133% vs national

Carpool

3.5%

Walk / Bike

5.4%

combined

How Hershey's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

The average commute in Hershey, PA is 13 minutes, which is 43.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 68.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 21.7% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. 3.5% of workers carpool. 4.6% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.3%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

5,595

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.3%
Cellular Data Plan
82.3%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.5%
No Internet Access
6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.5%

of households

Tablet

70.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.2%
Smartphone
87.0%
Desktop / Laptop
86.5%
Tablet
70.4%
Smartphone Only
3.4%
No Computer
6.8%

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

17.8ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

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 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hershey 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 (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

112

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
N ANNVILLE MHPCommunityGround water720
LAKESIDE MHPCommunityGround water402

89.6% of households in Hershey have broadband internet access. 81.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 112 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hershey is located in Dauphin County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hershey.

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

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+5.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202478,32769,474149,52652.4%46.5%D+5.9
202078,98366,408147,36853.6%45.1%D+8.5
201664,28760,620130,16049.4%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.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

168

Total Assets

$30.3B

Total Income

$11.0B

Per 10K Residents

117.2

nonprofits

+24.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

55

Median Assets

$1.1M

Oldest Active

1930

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Philanthropy
31
Education
20
Recreation & Sports
15
Health Care
14
Arts & Culture
12
Human Services
12
Religion
8
Public Safety
5
Environment
3
Animal-Related
3
Mental Health
3
Youth Development
3
Housing & Shelter
2
Community Improvement
2
Voluntary Health
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Science & Tech
1
Public Benefit
1
99.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $30.1B of $30.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hershey

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL & SCHOOL TRUSTEducation$23.4B$5.8B1937
MILTONS S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$3.8B$2.9B2000
PENN STATE HEALTHHealth Care$1.6B$979.4M2016
PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$369.6M$163.5M2021
PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$286.4M$160.9M2020
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$211.2M$328.3M2015
ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH NETWORKHealth Care$169.8M$360.1M2016
CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNINGEducation$106.2M$72.3M2021
THE M S HERSHEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$73.1M$56.5M1966
ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICAArts & Culture$25.5M$7.0M1960
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL GROUPHealth Care$20.8M$80.3M2010
VISTA SCHOOLEducation$20.5M$11.6M2001
ANTHONY P FALCONE TRUST UWPhilanthropy$19.4M$6.9M1986
AACA MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$18.2M$3.2M1994
ANNE M AND PHILIP H GLATFEITER IIIPhilanthropy$18.0M$6.1M2001
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL PAโ€”$17.2M$7.4M1982
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONโ€”$16.7M$16.3M1991
VISTA FOUNDATIONEducation$16.3M$12.8M2006
PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTEHealth Care$12.1M$29.0M2008
HERSHEY VOLUNTEER FIRE COPublic Safety$8.0M$806K2012
LINDA RAMBLER CONSERVANCY TRUSTAnimal-Related$5.0M$5.0M2025
JOSEPH AND LORRAINE STOTLAND CHARITABLE TRHealth Care$4.7M$1.1M2009
LEADER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.5M$1.4M2006
ECUMENICAL COMMUNITYEducation$4.5M$12.5M1994
RAHAL FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.1M$2.0M2017
HERSHEY SOCCER CLUBYouth Development$3.9M$3.8M2011
HARRY K ALWINE RESIDUARY TRUSTPhilanthropy$3.7M$773K1961
HERSHEY LIBRARY ENDOWNMENT TRUSTPhilanthropy$3.5M$476K1986
ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY IIIHousing & Shelter$3.4M$556K2000
G&J RHEN CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$2.9M$1.1M2022
ELIZABETH J BROUCEK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.8M$602K2017
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY TR UAโ€”$2.7M$671K1974
HERSHEY REGION OF THE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICAArts & Culture$2.6M$1.3M2009
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE HISTORICAL EDUCATIONAL & MEMORIALArts & Culture$2.6M$1.4M1997
WILLIAM E DEARDEN ALUMNI CAMPUS INCEducation$2.5M$168K2005
HERSHEY FOOD BANK AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCHuman Services$2.1M$324K1999
PHILADELPHIA AWARDโ€”$1.9M$823K1930
COCOA PACKS INCFood & Agriculture$1.7M$2.7M2016
VISTA ADULT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONVoluntary Health$1.6M$6.4M2016
HERSHEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMYโ€”$1.6M$1.4M2020
LAWRENCE A APPLEY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.6M$457K1963
GIFFORD MEMORIAL FUNDโ€”$1.5M$516K1973
LANE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$862K2023
JOSIAH SLEEPER & LOTTIE S HILL FUNDโ€”$1.5M$520K1974
TRUST UNDER WILL OF VIOLA FOULKE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIV OF ARTArts & Culture$1.4M$1.4M1991
ALBERT T HANBY TRUST 1115048โ€”$1.4M$1.4M1974
JANE ADDAMS PEACE ASSN CHAR TRPhilanthropy$1.4M$678K2016
THE HERSHEY-DERRY TOWNSHIP HISTORIAL SOCIETYโ€”$1.4M$329K1994
VICTORIA A YOUNG CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$313K2017
FARM OF HOPE INCHealth Care$1.1M$2.1M2016

Hershey, PA has 168 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $30.3B. The most common category is Philanthropy & Grantmaking, with 31 organizations. 55 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 117.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1930.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

143

Total Approved

$36.1M

Jobs Supported

797

Per 10K Residents

99.8

SBA loans

-2.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

33

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

30 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1994โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

131

Total Amount

$27.9M

Avg Loan

$212,941

Median Loan

$95,000

SBA Guaranteed

$20.5M(73%)

Jobs Supported

644

5048% of all loans

Loans

12

Total Amount

$8.2M

Avg Loan

$682,417

Median Loan

$534,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

32

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$9.4M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$292,906

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services36 loans
NAICS 72
$19.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance20 loans
NAICS 62
$3.9M
Other Services17 loans
NAICS 81
$2.4M
Construction11 loans
NAICS 23
$598K
Professional & Technical Services10 loans
NAICS 54
$1.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Hershey Chocolate Avenue1$2.4M
Laxmi Vishnu Llc2$1.8M
26 Chocolate Ave Llc1$1.8M
Vora Inc1$1.8M
Chocolate Avenue Hotel Llc1$1.7M
Devkripa Managements Corporation1$1.3M
Sunrise Motor Inn Llc1$1.3M
Cocoa Cinemas Llc1$900K
Obda & Co.1$855K
Dt Llc2$845K

Hershey, PA has received 143 SBA loans totaling $36.1M in approved funding between 1994 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 131 loans (92% of the total), supporting 644 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 12 loans totaling $8.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Hershey is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 30 loans. That works out to 99.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

15

Total Population

251,912

Avg Median Income

-$88,818,175

Avg Home Value

-$88,672,855

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1700311,932$87,350$242,200$1,08842.7
17010170N/AN/AN/A0.0
1702232,066$79,075$272,700$1,38155.0
170283,331$66,754$261,700$1,02627.4
1703317,009$75,093$340,900$1,31127.4
170342,988$51,717$120,100$9930.8
1703622,487$105,043$316,900$1,36228.1
17041254N/AN/AN/A0.6
1705723,143$70,536$187,300$1,12231.1
17064738$123,333$360,000$1,3171.9
1707823,798$84,533$278,300$1,25230.1
1710927,422$70,618$203,200$1,2347.0
1711135,818$84,314$225,500$1,30918.4
1711238,970$101,784$290,400$1,40069.6
1711311,786$60,554$141,300$1,0914.2

Hershey, PA has 15 ZIP codes with a combined population of 251,912. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$88,818,175. The average median home value is -$88,672,855. The average median monthly rent is -$88,887,830.

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