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Harrisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17109

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

23,131
1,187/sq mi
$71,833
Median income
$215,900
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harrisburg pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,187
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 23,131 residents across 19.5 square miles, a density of 1,187 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17109 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,833 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,311. Local economic indicators show a 10.8% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $215,900 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,328 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17109, plus 6 more within Dauphin County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 17109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17109.

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 17109, 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

23,131

Population

19.5

Area (sq mi)

1,187

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17109?

35.2

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

16.7%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 25.6%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$71,833

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$33,311

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17109 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,833 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,623

Total Housing Units

10,960

Occupied Units

663

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.0%
Renter 48.0%

$215,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,328

Median Rent

1964

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17109 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 157
2021 +9.8% 173
2022 +13.3% 196
2023 +9.1% 213
2024 +5.1% 224

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 625 business establishments in ZIP 17109, employing approximately 12,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $604,893,000.

625

Businesses

12,159

Employees

$604.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 136 21.8%
Retail trade 109 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 90 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 65 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 6.2%
Finance and insurance 34 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.4%
Construction 27 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.0%
Information 14 2.2%
Wholesale trade 12 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.0%

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 17109 vs 17103 →

ZIP 17109 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 17109 ranks #3 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 17109 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 17109 ranks #3 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 2.4 mi
17111 Harrisburg, PA 30,714 2.5 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 4.5 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 3.2 mi
17120 Harrisburg, PA 0 3.5 mi
17110 Harrisburg, PA 24,433 3.7 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 4.0 mi
17101 Harrisburg, PA 2,212 4.0 mi
17043 Lemoyne, PA 5,957 5.0 mi
17034 Highspire, PA 2,414 6.0 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
17036 standard
Hummelstown, PA
Pop: 21,913
17057 standard
Middletown, PA
Pop: 21,329
17104 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 20,962

Related Areas

Dauphin County Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17109 in? ▼
ZIP code 17109 (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 17109? ▼
ZIP code 17109 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 23,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17109 is $71,833, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17109 is $215,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17109 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17109? ▼
ZIP code 17109 has 625 business establishments employing approximately 12,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17109? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17109 are: Health care and social assistance (136), Retail trade (109), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17109? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17109 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 17109? ▼
In ZIP code 17109, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 17109? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17109 is 21.0 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 17109? ▼
In ZIP code 17109, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17109 is 10.8% 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.