ZIP Code 17101

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Harrisburg · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,212

1,801/sq mi

Median income
$50,878

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.3%

Median age 33.3

Land area
1.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17101 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,212. The median household income is $50,878, which is 33% below the national average. 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,212 residents, producing a population density of 1,801 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 17101 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17101 sits at $50,878 (35% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,652. The poverty rate stands at 27.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 1.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, 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 17101 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 17101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

2,212

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

1,801

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Harrisburg, PA

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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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