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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
$39,825
Median income
$137,900
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $21,527. 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 14.3%. On housing, the median home value is $137,900 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 41.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 17103 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dauphin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17103?

33.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 23.8%
African American 51.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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

$21,527

Per Capita Income

30.0%

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17103 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,825 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,475

Total Housing Units

4,999

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.2%
Renter 58.8%

$137,900

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17103 ranks #6 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 17103 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 17103 ranks #null 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.