ZIP Code 17034

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Highspire · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,414

1,250/sq mi

Median income
$52,700

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$146,300

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 34.6

Land area
1.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17034 in Highspire, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,414. The median household income is $52,700, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $146,300, 47% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Highspire, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,414 residents, producing a population density of 1,250 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17034 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17034 sits at $52,700 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,417. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $146,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 43.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17034 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 17034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,414

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

1,250

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Highspire, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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