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Harrisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17104

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,962
3,014/sq mi
$46,510
Median income
$104,800
Median home value
17.1%
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.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,014
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17104 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 20,962 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 3,014 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17104 reports a modest median household income of $46,510 (40% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,288. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.5%. Median home value sits at $104,800 (54% below the state average), median rent at $963 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dauphin County, letting you compare 17104 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 17104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17104.

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 17104, 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

20,962

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

3,014

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17104?

35.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 25.9%
African American 39.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

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?

$46,510

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$23,288

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17104 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,510 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,131

Total Housing Units

7,522

Occupied Units

609

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.6%
Renter 54.4%

$104,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1952

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17104 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 138
2021 +10.0% 152
2022 +16.8% 178
2023 +8.3% 193
2024 +11.7% 215

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 279 business establishments in ZIP 17104, employing approximately 6,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,451,000.

279

Businesses

6,452

Employees

$377.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 42 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 31 11.1%
Wholesale trade 26 9.3%
Construction 20 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 5.4%
Manufacturing 13 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.2%
Educational services 6 2.1%
Finance and insurance 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%
Utilities 3 1.1%

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 17104 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 17104 ranks #4 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 17104 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 17104 ranks #9 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
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 1.5 mi
17101 Harrisburg, PA 2,212 1.4 mi
17120 Harrisburg, PA 0 1.3 mi
17043 Lemoyne, PA 5,957 2.1 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 2.1 mi
17070 New Cumberland, PA 15,692 3.6 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 2.7 mi
17109 Harrisburg, PA 23,131 3.2 mi
17110 Harrisburg, PA 24,433 4.4 mi
17011 Camp Hill, PA 34,586 3.8 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 17104 in? ▼
ZIP code 17104 (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 17104? ▼
ZIP code 17104 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 20,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17104 is $46,510, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17104 is $104,800, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17104 is African American at 39.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17104? ▼
ZIP code 17104 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 6,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17104 are: Retail trade (45), Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17104 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 17104? ▼
In ZIP code 17104, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 17104? ▼
In ZIP code 17104, approximately 45.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17104 is 29.6% 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.