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Highspire, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17034

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,414
1,250/sq mi
$52,700
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Highspire pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,250
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17034 covers 1.9 square miles in Highspire, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,414 residents on file, a density of 1,250 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17034 reports a modest median household income of $52,700 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,417. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $146,300 (36% below the state average), median rent at $1,041 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dauphin County, letting you compare 17034 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highspire, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17034.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17034, Highspire, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,414

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

1,250

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17034?

34.6

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 16.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,700

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$29,417

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17034 ranks nationally

Highspire, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,700 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,555

Total Housing Units

1,459

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.8%
Renter 56.2%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,041

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-25.1%

YoY Change (2023)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17034 have decreased 25.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -5.3% 123
2019 +11.8% 137
2021 – 175
2022 +24.9% 219
2023 -25.1% 164

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 17034, employing approximately 412 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,033,000.

41

Businesses

412

Employees

$17.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 26.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 21.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 14.6%
Construction 5 12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17034 vs 17319 →

ZIP 17034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17034 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17034 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17319 Etters, PA 10,417 3.4 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 2.5 mi
17111 Harrisburg, PA 30,714 4.2 mi
17057 Middletown, PA 21,329 3.3 mi
17070 New Cumberland, PA 15,692 4.3 mi
17370 York Haven, PA 5,683 6.3 mi
17109 Harrisburg, PA 23,131 6.0 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 5.2 mi
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 6.3 mi
17101 Harrisburg, PA 2,212 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dauphin County

17112 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 33,850
17111 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 30,714
17110 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 24,433
17109 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 23,131
17036 standard
Hummelstown, PA
Pop: 21,913
17057 standard
Middletown, PA
Pop: 21,329

Related Areas

Dauphin County Highspire, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17034 in? ▼
ZIP code 17034 (Highspire) is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Dauphin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dauphin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17034? ▼
ZIP code 17034 in Highspire, PA has a population of 2,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17034 is $52,700, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17034 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17034 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17034? ▼
ZIP code 17034 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17034 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17034 decreased by 25.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17034? ▼
In ZIP code 17034, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17034? ▼
In ZIP code 17034, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17034 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.