| ZIP Code | 17111 |
|---|---|
| City | Harrisburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 525 ft |
| Latitude | 40.270309 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.780575 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.1% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 778 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,944 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 2,765 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 2,088 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,394 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,296 (34.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,314 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,500 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,309/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,880 |
| Vacant Units | 448 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,880 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 448 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 17111 is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. With a population of 35,818, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 17111 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,314 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17111 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,309 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 17111 is majority White (53.17%). Residents are well-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17111 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 17111 in Harrisburg, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,818 residents, a median household income of $84,314, and a median home value of $225,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.