| ZIP Code | 17102 |
|---|---|
| City | Harrisburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 294 ft |
| Latitude | 40.267798 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.902414 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.71 |
| Below Poverty | 24.2% ▲ 142% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,218 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 521 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 666 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 326 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,972 (51.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,369 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,900 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,062/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,105 |
| Vacant Units | 539 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,105 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 539 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.71 |
ZIP code 17102 is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. With a population of 8,177, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.7 years. Economically, 17102 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,369 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17102 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,062 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 17102 is majority White (54.43%). Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17102 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 17102 in Harrisburg, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 8,177 residents, a median household income of $55,369, and a median home value of $172,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.