Steelton borough, PA

ZIP 17113 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Steelton borough, PA (17113)

Median Income

$60,554

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+537

Wealth inflow

Population

11,786

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 537 for ZIP 17113 (Steelton borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.5%+49% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.9%-69% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.7%+77% vs US avg

118

Establishments

1,518

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction3.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade15.6%
Transportation, utilities12.7%
Information0.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.3%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.0%
Other services6.0%
Public administration6.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17113 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 14.3%, median income fell 4.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.8%.

Median Income

$60,554

-19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate