Harrisburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17103
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,848
- 2,224/sq mi High-density area
- $39,825
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrisburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,224
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17103 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 17103 (Harrisburg, PA) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.4 in 2023 to 222.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,848 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 2,224 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17103 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,825 (49% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,527. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,900 (39% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 41.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17103 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 17103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17103.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 17103, 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
11,848
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
2,224
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17103?
33.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
8.4%
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?
$39,825
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$21,527
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17103 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)
$39,825 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
5,475housing units
5,475
Total Housing Units
4,999
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,900
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$917
Median Rent
1945
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17103 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +40.4% | 156 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 178 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 187 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 216 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 222 |
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 154 business establishments in ZIP 17103, employing approximately 1,579 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,899,000.
154
Businesses
1,579
Employees
$73.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 15.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17103 vs 17104 →
ZIP 17103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
30,714 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
- 17113 10,749
Harrisburg (17113)
10,749 residents
- 17102 7,628
Harrisburg (17102)
7,628 residents
- 17043 5,957
Lemoyne (17043)
5,957 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17103 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
$88,000 median income
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
$86,385 median income
- 17110
Harrisburg (17110)
$80,699 median income
- 17109
Harrisburg (17109)
$71,833 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 17103 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17104 | Harrisburg, PA | 20,962 | 1.5 mi |
| 17120 | Harrisburg, PA | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 17102 | Harrisburg, PA | 7,628 | 1.6 mi |
| 17101 | Harrisburg, PA | 2,212 | 1.6 mi |
| 17109 | Harrisburg, PA | 23,131 | 2.4 mi |
| 17110 | Harrisburg, PA | 24,433 | 2.9 mi |
| 17043 | Lemoyne, PA | 5,957 | 2.7 mi |
| 17070 | New Cumberland, PA | 15,692 | 5.0 mi |
| 17111 | Harrisburg, PA | 30,714 | 4.3 mi |
| 17113 | Harrisburg, PA | 10,749 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17103, 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 (11,848 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 17103 in?
ZIP code 17103 (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 17103?
ZIP code 17103 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 11,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17103?
The median household income in ZIP 17103 is $39,825, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17103?
The median home value in ZIP 17103 is $137,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17103 is African American at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17103?
ZIP code 17103 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,579 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17103 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17103?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17103 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 17103?
In ZIP code 17103, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 17103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17103 is 19.1 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 17103?
In ZIP code 17103, approximately 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17103 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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