Harrisburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17102
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,628
- 3,754/sq mi High-density area
- $54,573
- Median income Below-median income area
- $193,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrisburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,754
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17102 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 17102 (Harrisburg, PA) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.2 in 2023 to 300.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17102 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,628 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 3,754 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17102 reports a modest median household income of $54,573 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,782. The poverty rate is 24.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $193,700 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,111; 31.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17102 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 17102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17102.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 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 17102, 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
7,628
Population
2.0
Area (sq mi)
3,754
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17102?
34.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.7%
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?
$54,573
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$43,782
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17102 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)
$54,573 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
5,239housing units
5,239
Total Housing Units
4,657
Occupied Units
582
Vacant Units
1.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,111
Median Rent
1938
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17102 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 203 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 226 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 254 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 262 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 301 |
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 249 business establishments in ZIP 17102, employing approximately 3,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,102,000.
249
Businesses
3,313
Employees
$203.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 22.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 17102 vs 17120 →
ZIP 17102 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
- 17109
Harrisburg (17109)
23,131 residents
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
20,962 residents
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
15,692 residents
- 17103 11,848
Harrisburg (17103)
11,848 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 17102 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17102 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
- 17109
Harrisburg (17109)
$71,833 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 17102 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17120 | Harrisburg, PA | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 17101 | Harrisburg, PA | 2,212 | 1.0 mi |
| 17043 | Lemoyne, PA | 5,957 | 1.7 mi |
| 17103 | Harrisburg, PA | 11,848 | 1.6 mi |
| 17104 | Harrisburg, PA | 20,962 | 2.1 mi |
| 17110 | Harrisburg, PA | 24,433 | 3.1 mi |
| 17011 | Camp Hill, PA | 34,586 | 3.0 mi |
| 17093 | Summerdale, PA | 801 | 3.1 mi |
| 17109 | Harrisburg, PA | 23,131 | 4.0 mi |
| 17070 | New Cumberland, PA | 15,692 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17102, 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 (7,628 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 17102 in?
ZIP code 17102 (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 17102?
ZIP code 17102 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 7,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17102?
The median household income in ZIP 17102 is $54,573, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17102?
The median home value in ZIP 17102 is $193,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17102 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17102?
ZIP code 17102 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 3,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17102 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (44), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17102?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17102 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 17102?
In ZIP code 17102, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 17102?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17102 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17102?
In ZIP code 17102, approximately 31.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17102 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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