Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Hummelstown: Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
About
Hummelstown is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,538 and a population density of 3,464 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,814 inhabitants.
The city was created 263 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Hummelstown
| Population : | 4,814 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Dauphin County |
| Postal code : | 17036 |
| Area : | 1.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1762 (263 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:18:21 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,675 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hummelstown is located at 40°15'55"N 76°42'30"W (40.2653700, -76.7083000).
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Demographics
The population of Hummelstown increased by 5.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,538 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,527 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,526 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,519 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,565 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,560 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,615 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,627 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,823 | 4.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,823 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,814 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Hummelstown
1 Hersheypark Camping Resort
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3 Hummel Nature Trail
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Where to Stay in Hummelstown
1 Hilton Garden Inn Hershey
550 E Main St, Hummelstown, PA 17036, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Hummelstown (2)
People born in Hummelstown, including American/Puerto Rican soccer player Bill Gaudette, football player and coach Chris Villarrial, .
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Schools in Hummelstown
College & universities near Hummelstown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214616 | Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | Hershey (PA) | 17033-2360 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hummelstown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Hummelstown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hummelstown Post Office | Hummelstown (PA) | 17036 |
Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 49,322 | The capital of Pennsylvania. |
| Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
| Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
| Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
| Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
| Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
| Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
| Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
| Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Highspire | 2,369 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Lykens | 1,771 | Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtang | 1,546 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Hummelstown distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
