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Harrisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17101

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

2,212
1,801/sq mi
$50,878
Median income
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harrisburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1,801
people per sq mi
2%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17101 covers 1.2 square miles in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,212 residents on file, a density of 1,801 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17101 reports a modest median household income of $50,878 (35% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,652. Local economic indicators show a 27.9% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $1,107 a month, and owner-occupancy at 1.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, 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 17101 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 17101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17101.

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 17101, Harrisburg, 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

2,212

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

1,801

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17101?

33.3

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 22.4%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$50,878

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$43,652

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17101 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,878 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,097

Total Housing Units

1,914

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

1.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 1.6%
Renter 98.4%

$1,107

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 500 business establishments in ZIP 17101, employing approximately 11,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $947,911,000.

500

Businesses

11,962

Employees

$947.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 117 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 91 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 54 10.8%
Finance and insurance 41 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 35 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 6.0%
Retail trade 27 5.4%
Information 17 3.4%
Wholesale trade 15 3.0%
Educational services 14 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.6%
Utilities 7 1.4%
Construction 4 0.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.6%

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 17101 vs 17120 →

ZIP 17101 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 17101 ranks #9 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 17101 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 17101 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
17120 Harrisburg, PA 0 0.5 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 1.0 mi
17043 Lemoyne, PA 5,957 1.1 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 1.4 mi
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 1.6 mi
17110 Harrisburg, PA 24,433 3.9 mi
17011 Camp Hill, PA 34,586 2.7 mi
17070 New Cumberland, PA 15,692 4.0 mi
17093 Summerdale, PA 801 4.1 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 3.9 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 Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17101 in? ▼
ZIP code 17101 (Harrisburg) 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 17101? ▼
ZIP code 17101 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 2,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17101 is $50,878, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17101 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17101? ▼
ZIP code 17101 has 500 business establishments employing approximately 11,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (117), Other services (except public administration) (91), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17101? ▼
In ZIP code 17101, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 17101? ▼
In ZIP code 17101, approximately 1.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17101 is 27.9% 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.