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 Moderate-density area
- $55,611
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17061 (Millersburg, PA) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.8 in 2023 to 212.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,989. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,100 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17061 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 17061?
41.1
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,989
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17061 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Millersburg, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,611 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,183housing units
3,183
Total Housing Units
2,981
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,100
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17032
Halifax (17032)
8,192 residents
- 17061
Millersburg (17061)
7,157 residents
- 17023
Elizabethville (17023)
3,535 residents
- 17045
Liverpool (17045)
3,350 residents
- 17853 3,221
Mount Pleasant Mills (17853)
3,221 residents
- 17864 2,445
Port Trevorton (17864)
2,445 residents
- 17830 1,947
Herndon (17830)
1,947 residents
- 17017 1,755
Dalmatia (17017)
1,755 residents
- 17005 368
Berrysburg (17005)
368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17061 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17017
Dalmatia (17017)
$82,396 median income
- 17032
Halifax (17032)
$81,250 median income
- 17069
New Buffalo (17069)
$80,000 median income
- 17864
Port Trevorton (17864)
$79,881 median income
- 17023
Elizabethville (17023)
$79,435 median income
- 17045
Liverpool (17045)
$76,800 median income
- 17830
Herndon (17830)
$73,942 median income
- 17080
Pillow (17080)
$73,438 median income
- 17853
Mount Pleasant Mills (17853)
$63,787 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17061, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,157 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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