How long is the commute from Penbrook, PA?
Workers who live in Penbrook, PA take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Penbrook get to work
| Means of transportation | Penbrook | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±16.3 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.8% (±12.1 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±2.8 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±7.5 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Penbrook, the average commute is not measurably different from Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Penbrook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Penbrook ranks 36 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2331 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Penbrook
| Vehicles available | Penbrook | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.0% (±14.5 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±14.0 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±8.3 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Penbrook, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dauphin County (9.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Penbrook
| Penbrook | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±7.5 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±3.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Penbrook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dauphin County (90.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Penbrook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penbrook | — | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Progress | 1.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 1.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 1.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Park | 2.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnton | 2.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 2.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 3.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Enhaut | 3.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lower Paxton Township | 21.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 31 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 32 | East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | 20.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Harrisburg | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 (tie) | Millersburg | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 35 (tie) | Penbrook | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 35 (tie) | Steelton | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | Dauphin | 18.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 | Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 18.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 40 | South Hanover Township | 17.5 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 11 of 40 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Penbrook
How long is the average commute in Penbrook?
Workers who live in Penbrook, PA take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Penbrook without a car?
1.5% of households in Penbrook have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Penbrook?
14.7% (±7.5 points) of workers who live in Penbrook worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penbrook borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penbrook borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penbrook borough, Pennsylvania
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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