Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey: census designated place
About
Hershey is a CDP located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Hershey
| Population | 14,257 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Postal code | 17033 |
| Phone Area Codes | 717 |
| Area | 37.34 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2859,-76.6503 |
| Altitude | 1,348 feet / 411 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:26:43 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hershey is located at 40°17'9"N 76°39'1"W (40.2859200, -76.6502500).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteBest Things to Do in Hershey
1Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033, United States View details
Phone: +18004377439 | Website available
2Hershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey, PA 17033, United States View details
Phone: +17175344900 | Website available
3ZooAmerica
201 Park Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, United States View details
Phone: +17175343391 | Website available
4The Hershey Story Museum
63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, United States View details
Phone: +17175348939 | Website available
5Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033, United States View details
Phone: +17175343492 | Website available
People born in Hershey (33)
People born in Hershey, including triathlete Andy Potts, basketball player Dave Twardzik, actor Steven Pasquale, .
More notable people
- Wesley Snell (Swiss ice hockey player) he was born in 10/04/1976
- Ernie Accorsi (American football executive) he was born in 29/10/1941
- Eugene Habecker (American academic administrator) he was born in 17/06/1946
- Jason Yeisley (American soccer player) he was born in 30/09/1986
- Jay Taylor (American professional football player) he was born in 23/10/1976
- John D. Payne (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Julie Staver (field hockey player) she was born in 04/04/1952
- Lois Herr (American activist) she was born in 23/12/1941
- Nate Saint (Martyred Christian missionary to Ecuador) he was born in 30/08/1923
- Oni Buchanan (American musician) she was born in 01/01/1975
- Russ Diamond (Politician, entrepreneur) he was born in 26/07/1963
- Scott Campbell (American football player) he was born in 15/04/1962
- Scott Sonnon (American martial artist) he was born in 11/10/1969
- Steve Fisher (American soccer player) he was born in 02/10/1981
- Walter DeVerter (American politician) he was born in 25/08/1935
- Chuck Smith (American Esperantist) he was born in 24/06/1979
- Graham Newberry (British figure skater) he was born in 07/06/1998
- Robin Harmony (American basketball player (1961-)) she was born in 20/10/1961
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hershey, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214616 | Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine | Hershey (PA) | 17033-2360 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hershey, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hershey.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Post Office | Hershey (PA) | 17033 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hershey, Nebraska village in Nebraska, USA with a population of 644 people.
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. |
| 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 |
| Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough 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
Hershey distances to largest Pennsylvania cities