ZIP Code 17103
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Harrisburg · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,848
- Median income
- $39,825
- Median home value
- $137,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 5.3 sq mi
2,224/sq mi
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.1
New York
ZIP code 17103 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,848. The median household income is $39,825, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $137,900, 50% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,848 residents, producing a population density of 2,224 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 17103 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17103 sits at $39,825 (49% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $21,527. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 17103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17103 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 17103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$21,527
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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