Housing data for Hampden Township, PA
Hampden Township, PA has an estimated 34,222 residents and 13,637 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Cumberland County.
23.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,466 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+14.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 34,222 (±31)
- Housing units
- 13,637 (±470)
- Households that rent
- 23.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,466
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +14.2%
What stands out in Hampden Township
Median home value: $354,900 (±$12,976) in Hampden Township, higher than in Cumberland County ($277,600).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 9.0% (±2.2 points) in Hampden Township, lower than in Cumberland County (15.0%).
Median household income: $105,434 (±$4,767) in Hampden Township, higher than in Cumberland County ($87,494).
Median gross rent: $1,466 (±$79) in Hampden Township, higher than in Cumberland County ($1,249).
- Home values in Hampden Township
- Heating fuel in Hampden Township
- Income and affordability in Hampden Township
- Median rent in Hampden Township
Housing in Hampden Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,466 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,374 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 42.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 23.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $105,434 median household income
- Home values: $354,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,871 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,050 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 11.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 71.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 38.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.5% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 48.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +14.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,980 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 17050)
Hampden Township against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Hampden Township | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 34,222 (±31) | 268,323 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 13,637 (±470) | 111,278 (±111) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 23.1% (±3.0 points) | 28.7% (±1.2 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,466 (±$79) | $1,249 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $105,434 (±$4,767) | $87,494 (±$2,786) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $354,900 (±$12,976) | $277,600 (±$4,540) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,050 (±$169) | $3,254 (±$64) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 38.9% (±4.4 points) | 52.7% (±1.7 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | 21.8 minutes (±0.6) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.6% (±2.2 points) | 92.2% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.0 years (±1.1) | 40.2 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Hampden Township covers 17.3 square miles of land, about 1,983 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Hampden Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 29,966 (±28) | 34,222 (±31) | +14.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 12,691 (±300) | 13,637 (±470) | +7.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,111 (±$37) | $1,466 (±$79) | +32.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $271,600 (±$6,201) | $354,900 (±$12,976) | +30.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $94,617 (±$5,112) | $105,434 (±$4,767) | +11.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,738 (±$73) | $1,871 (±$84) | +7.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,772 (±$83) | $3,050 (±$169) | +10.0% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 22.4% (±2.1 points) | 23.1% (±3.0 points) | +0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 2.5% (±4.1 points) | −1.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Hampden Township
In 2025, the Hampden Township Police Department reported 6 violent and 318 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Cumberland County, the departments that report recorded 84 violent and 723 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Hampden Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17050 | 32% | 43,571 | $1,462 | $372,900 | $113,720 |
| 17025 | 25% | 17,648 | $1,170 | $245,400 | $91,285 |
| 17011 | 18% | 39,664 | $1,380 | $277,800 | $92,556 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Hampden Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremanstown | 2.9 mi | $1,067 | $215,500 | 34.3% |
| East Pennsboro Township | 3.0 mi | $1,238 | $236,000 | 32.0% |
| Camp Hill | 3.1 mi | $1,287 | $316,300 | 21.9% |
| Enola | 3.2 mi | $1,091 | $171,700 | 46.2% |
| West Fairview | 3.4 mi | $1,127 | $162,300 | 45.1% |
| Mechanicsburg | 3.6 mi | $1,083 | $241,200 | 30.4% |
| Wormleysburg | 3.7 mi | $1,426 | $223,400 | 56.4% |
| Silver Spring Township | 4.0 mi | $1,611 | $388,500 | 14.5% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Hampden Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | $1,538 | $311,800 | $97,926 | 26.8% |
| South Londonderry Township | $1,441 | $342,600 | $112,374 | 24.5% |
| East Donegal Township | $1,528 | $331,300 | $109,158 | 22.6% |
| Cecil Township | $1,540 | $347,000 | $105,303 | 23.3% |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | $1,496 | $338,200 | $104,013 | 21.2% |
| East Hempfield Township | $1,383 | $360,500 | $99,384 | 27.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Hampden Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,166 | $1,285 | $1,598 | $2,055 | $2,100 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Hampden Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,000 | $38,300 | $61,250 |
| 2 people | $26,250 | $43,750 | $70,000 |
| 3 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,050 | $94,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,150 | $115,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $109,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hampden Township
What is the average rent in Hampden Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Hampden Township is $1,466 (±$79) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Hampden Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Hampden Township, PA is $1,507 (±$525) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Hampden Township rent-burdened?
42.7% of renting households in Hampden Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Hampden Township?
Hampden Township has an estimated 3,046 (±434) renting households, 23.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Hampden Township?
The median household income in Hampden Township is $105,434 (±$4,767) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Hampden Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $354,900 (±$12,976) for owner-occupied homes in Hampden Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Hampden Township growing?
In Hampden Township, the number of residents went from 29,966 in 2015–2019 to 34,222 in 2020–2024 (+14.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Hampden Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Hampden Township are 17050, 17025, 17011.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17050?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17050 is $1,462 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Hampden Township Police Department (ORI PA0210400)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:32296, in state:42 county:041).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .