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 High-density area
- $50,878
- Median income Below-median income area
- 44.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,652. The poverty rate is 27.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17101 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 17101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17101.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Finance and insurance 41
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 35
Health care and social assistance
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17101?
33.3
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
9.4%
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?
$50,878
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$43,652
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17101 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Harrisburg, 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)
$50,878 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,097housing units
2,097
Total Housing Units
1,914
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
1.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
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ZIP 17101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17011
Camp Hill (17011)
34,586 residents
- 17110
Harrisburg (17110)
24,433 residents
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
20,962 residents
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
15,692 residents
- 17103 11,848
Harrisburg (17103)
11,848 residents
- 17113 10,749
Harrisburg (17113)
10,749 residents
- 17102 7,628
Harrisburg (17102)
7,628 residents
- 17043 5,957
Lemoyne (17043)
5,957 residents
- 17101 2,212
Harrisburg (17101)
2,212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17101 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17011
Camp Hill (17011)
$92,556 median income
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
$88,000 median income
- 17110
Harrisburg (17110)
$80,699 median income
- 17093
Summerdale (17093)
$75,926 median income
- 17113
Harrisburg (17113)
$68,244 median income
- 17043
Lemoyne (17043)
$61,173 median income
- 17102
Harrisburg (17102)
$54,573 median income
- 17101
Harrisburg (17101)
$50,878 median income
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
$46,510 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17101, 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 (2,212 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 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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