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Millersburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17061

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

7,157
81/sq mi
$55,611
Median income
$166,100
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Millersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,157 residents across 88.5 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17061 reports a modest median household income of $55,611 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,989. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $166,100 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $819 monthly, and 73.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17061, plus 6 more within Dauphin County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 17061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millersburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17061.

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 17061, Millersburg, 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

7,157

Population

88.5

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17061?

41.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$55,611

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$32,989

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17061 ranks nationally

Millersburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,611 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,183

Total Housing Units

2,981

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$166,100

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1964

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17061 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.0% 156
2021 +7.7% 168
2022 +17.3% 197
2023 -5.0% 187
2024 +13.9% 213

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 157 business establishments in ZIP 17061, employing approximately 2,873 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,508,000.

157

Businesses

2,873

Employees

$121.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 24 15.3%
Construction 23 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 23 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.3%
Manufacturing 12 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.5%
Information 6 3.8%
Wholesale trade 5 3.2%
Finance and insurance 5 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17061 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 17061 ranks #2 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 17061 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 17061 ranks #null 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
17017 Dalmatia, PA 1,755 5.5 mi
17045 Liverpool, PA 3,350 5.0 mi
17023 Elizabethville, PA 3,535 5.2 mi
17005 Berrysburg, PA 368 5.9 mi
17864 Port Trevorton, PA 2,445 9.5 mi
17032 Halifax, PA 8,192 7.0 mi
17069 New Buffalo, PA 133 8.4 mi
17080 Pillow, PA 298 7.7 mi
17853 Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 3,221 10.2 mi
17830 Herndon, PA 1,947 10.4 mi

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Pop: 33,850
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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 Millersburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17061 in? ▼
ZIP code 17061 (Millersburg) 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 17061? ▼
ZIP code 17061 in Millersburg, PA has a population of 7,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17061 is $55,611, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17061 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17061 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17061? ▼
ZIP code 17061 has 157 business establishments employing approximately 2,873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17061 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17061 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 17061? ▼
In ZIP code 17061, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17061 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17061? ▼
In ZIP code 17061, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17061 is 17.3% 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.