Steelton, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Steelton based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
6,267
2023 ACS
Median Income
$55,963
2023
Median Home Value
$124,200
2023
Median Rent
$1,270
2023
Median Age
38.2
Unemployment
8.9%
Cost of Living Index
98.7
100 = national avg
Steelton is a city in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 6,267 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Steelton is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Steelton is $55,963, and the median home value is $124,200. The cost of living index is 98.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,270 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, and the median age is 38.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
6,267
Male
3,043
48.6%
Female
3,224
51.4%
Median Age
38.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
10.1%
High School or Higher
36.4%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
4.7%
Married
22.3%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.619
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
40.7%
Foreign Born
1.6%
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
19.6%
1,228 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
80.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
5,846
English Only
87.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
659 speakers
Limited English
2.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
97.1%
Limited English Proficiency
2.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
296
4.7% of population
Disability Rate
46.3%
137 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$45,656
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
282
95.3%
Female Veterans
14
4.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$45,656
Non-Veteran Income
$29,540
Difference
$16,116
54.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
137
Without Disability
159
Disability Rate
46.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
2,248
#1 Ancestry
German
10.4% (649)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
7.2% (452)
#3 Ancestry
American
4.9% (306)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
2,539
Family Households
1,618
63.7%
Married Couples
620
24.4%
Non-Family Households
921
36.3%
Single Mother Households
713
28.1%
Single Father Households
285
11.2%
Living Alone
732
28.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
933
In Married Couple
423
45.3%
With Single Mother
349
37.4%
With Single Father
161
17.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$59,444
Married Couple Income
$83,875
Single Mother Income
$49,125
Single Father Income
$57,263
Avg Family Size
2.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.7
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
287
Grandparents Responsible
154
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$55,963
-24% vs national
Per Capita Income
$32,441
-13% vs national
Poverty Rate
22.3%
+64% vs national
Gini Index
0.5242
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
8.9%
+71% vs national
SNAP Recipients
28.8%
of households
How Steelton Compares
Steelton vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Steelton is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Steelton, PA has a median household income of $55,963, making it the 18,468th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher median household income than 34% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Steelton, PA has a per capita income of $32,441, making it the 14,670th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher per capita income than 48% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Steelton, PA has a poverty rate of 22.3%, making it the 5,916th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher poverty rate than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Steelton, PA has a unemployment rate of 8.9%, making it the 4,957th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher unemployment rate than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Steelton. The median household income here is $55,963.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
+74% vs PA avg
Labor Force
3,065
Employed
2,765
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
36.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
38.2
Work from Home
9.2%
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
98.7
100 = national avg
-1.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,435
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,664
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 Steelton, PA is $55,963, which is 23.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,441. The poverty rate of 22.3% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5242, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 3,065. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 98.7, which is 1.3% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,435 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$159,000
Median List Price
$215,250
Price Per Sq Ft
$68
Days on Market
47
Active Inventory
18
Months of Supply
3.0
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
33.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
28.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.9%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
6
New Listings
6
Pending Sales
7
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$68
Median List $/SF
$109
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Steelton, 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 Steelton alone.
Metro area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Steelton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Steelton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Steelton, PA has a median home value of $124,200, making it the 18,978th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher median home value than 32% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Steelton, PA has a median rent of $1,270, making it the 5,948th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher median rent than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Steelton, PA has a price per square foot of $68, making it the 19,052nd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher price per square foot than 8% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Steelton, PA has a rent burden of 27.2%, making it the 2,200th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Steelton has a higher rent burden than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$124,200
Median Rent
$1,270
Total Housing Units
2,673
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Owner Occupied
46.8%
Renter Occupied
53.2%
Median Property Tax
$2,527
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$809
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,527
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.04%
of home value
Median Home Value
$124,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,544
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,527) by the median home value ($124,200). In Steelton, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 2.04%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Steelton, PA is $159,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 47 days on the market. 33.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $68. The median rent is $1,270 per month (Census ACS). About 46.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1944. There are 2,673 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,527. The effective tax rate is 2.04%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
8.38
per 1,000 residents
+222% vs national
Property Crime Rate
14.71
per 1,000 residents
-14% vs national
Total Crimes
146
2024
Violent Clearance
79%
cases solved
Property Clearance
17%
cases solved
YoY Change
-12.9%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Steelton Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Steelton vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Steelton is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Steelton police solve 100% of murder cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 1 | 0.16 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 1 | 0.16 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 4 | 0.63 | 50.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 47 | 7.43 | 83.0% |
| Burglary | Property | 4 | 0.63 | 25.0% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 63 | 9.97 | 23.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 26 | 4.11 | 0.0% |
Steelton, PA reported 53 violent crimes and 93 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 residents is 222.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 79% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 63 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53 | 93 | 8.38 | 14.71 |
| 2023 | 60 | 100 | 9.62 | 16.04 |
| 2020 | 48 | 100 | 8.06 | 16.78 |
| 2018 | 39 | 133 | 6.56 | 22.38 |
| 2017 | 59 | 186 | 10.01 | 31.54 |
| 2016 | 78 | 206 | 13.17 | 34.79 |
| 2015 | 51 | 179 | 8.62 | 30.25 |
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
$20.2M
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $1.6M | $276K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $31.9M | $4.4M |
| 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 | $13.1M |
| 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 | — | $59K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $10K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Apr 2005 | $73K | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $2.6M | $2.3M |
| 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.
Steelton 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. $20,176,794 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.
Steelton 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
3.0 mi
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
124.7K MT
Top Emitter
Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC
124.7K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (Under 10,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC Cleveland-Cliffs Inc | Metals | 124,747 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 124.7K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
69.0%
-12% vs national
Work From Home
9.2%
-1% vs national
Carpool
12.8%
Walk
6.4%
How Steelton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
2
2023
2-Year Avg
2
fatalities/yr
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Steelton, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.2% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. 12.8% of workers carpool. 6.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
87.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.5%
of households
No Internet
6.7%
of households
Total Households
2,539
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.3%
of households
Smartphone
88.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
70.3%
of households
Tablet
47.1%
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 Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs Under 10,000 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).
Steelton vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
87.6% of households in Steelton have broadband internet access. 73.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. 20.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Steelton is located in Dauphin County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Steelton.
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.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
46
Total Assets
$4.3M
Total Income
$890K
Per 10K Residents
73.4
nonprofits
-48.2% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
1
Median Assets
$230K
Oldest Active
1955
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $4.3M of $4.3M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Largest Nonprofits in Steelton
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOHN STREET ACCESSIBLE HOUSING INC | Housing & Shelter | $1.6M | $87K | 2007 | |
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES OF DAUPHIN COUNTY INC | Housing & Shelter | $867K | $117K | 2004 | |
| BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH | — | $774K | $277K | 1990 | |
| STEELTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | Public Safety | $395K | $81K | 2012 | |
| RYAN LEE MOHN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $252K | $14K | 2006 | |
| ROLLER NATION FOUNDATION | Education | $209K | $180K | 2022 | |
| STEELTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | Community Improvement | $141K | $45K | 1999 | |
| STEELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Arts & Culture | $18K | $19K | 2022 | |
| STAIRS2CHAIRS | Human Services | $4K | $4K | 2022 | |
| SECOND CHANCE CLEAN AND SOBER LIVING HOME INC | Housing & Shelter | $2K | $65K | 2018 |
Steelton, PA has 46 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $4.3M. The most common category is Human Services, with 8 organizations. 1 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 73.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1955.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
25
Total Approved
$2.2M
Jobs Supported
101
Per 10K Residents
39.9
SBA loans
-81.3% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
9
Top Lender
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
7 loans
Top Industry
Other Services
Data Span
1996–2024
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
25
Total Amount
$2.2M
Avg Loan
$87,192
Median Loan
$55,000
SBA Guaranteed
$1.6M(74%)
Jobs Supported
101
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
2
8% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$65K
3% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$32,650
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tres Hermanos Mexican Store | 1 | $315K |
| Wasilla Enterprises | 1 | $208K |
| David a Kable & Donald L Kahn | 1 | $173K |
| Shane's City Limits | 1 | $163K |
| Tj's East End Pub Inc | 1 | $160K |
| Ieq Engineering Inc. | 1 | $150K |
| Line X | 1 | $125K |
| Wallace Funeral Directors | 2 | $115K |
| Duke's Laundromat | 1 | $100K |
| Rizk-co-zann Foods Corporation Dba International Food Mart | 1 | $100K |
Steelton, PA has received 25 SBA loans totaling $2.2M in approved funding between 1996 and 2024. The 7(a) program accounts for 25 loans (100% of the total), supporting 101 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Steelton is First National Bank of Pennsylvania with 7 loans. That works out to 39.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
22
Total Population
341,168
Avg Median Income
-$30,230,416
Avg Home Value
-$60,415,556
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 |
| 17025 | 17,463 | $89,750 | $242,000 | $1,155 | 15.0 |
| 17027 | 2,748 | $74,695 | $266,500 | N/A | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 17055 | 41,416 | $95,542 | $266,400 | $1,320 | 39.2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 17339 | 6,389 | $97,375 | $288,600 | $1,235 | 26.8 |
| 17370 | 6,970 | $86,722 | $220,900 | $1,157 | 13.2 |
Steelton, PA has 22 ZIP codes with a combined population of 341,168. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$30,230,416. The average median home value is -$60,415,556. The average median monthly rent is -$90,908,103.
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