| ZIP Code | 17101 |
|---|---|
| City | Harrisburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 299 ft |
| Latitude | 40.258414 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.89291 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.17 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.7% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 290 (14.1%) |
| Some College | 658 (32.1%) |
| Associates | 23 (1.1%) |
| Bachelors | 116 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 965 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,100 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 87% since 2019 |
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| Median Rent | $984/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,190 |
| Vacant Units | 191 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,190 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 191 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.17 |
ZIP code 17101 is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. With a population of 2,678, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 17101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,100 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $984 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 17101 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.3%. Residents are well-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 87% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17101 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 17101 in Harrisburg, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community.