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 High-density area
- $71,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17109 (Harrisburg, PA) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.3 in 2023 to 224.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,311. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,900 (5% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,328; 52.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17109 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 17109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17109.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
136 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 39
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17109?
35.2
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
16.7%
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?
$71,833
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$33,311
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17109 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)
$71,833 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,623housing units
11,623
Total Housing Units
10,960
Occupied Units
663
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
30,714 residents
- 17110
Harrisburg (17110)
24,433 residents
- 17109
Harrisburg (17109)
23,131 residents
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
20,962 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
- 17034 2,414
Highspire (17034)
2,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17109 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 17034
Highspire (17034)
$52,700 median income
- 17101
Harrisburg (17101)
$50,878 median income
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
$46,510 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17109, 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 (23,131 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 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.
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