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Harrisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17110

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

24,433
739/sq mi
$80,699
Median income
$222,900
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
739
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17110 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17110 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 24,433 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 739 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17110 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,699 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,772. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Housing costs here run $222,900 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,449 a month; 58.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dauphin County, letting you compare 17110 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 17110

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17110.

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 17110, 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

24,433

Population

33.1

Area (sq mi)

739

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17110?

37.0

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 45.8%
African American 36.2%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$80,699

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$44,772

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17110 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,699 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,329

Total Housing Units

11,741

Occupied Units

588

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$222,900

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,449

Median Rent

1974

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17110 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 155
2021 +13.3% 176
2022 +14.9% 202
2023 +10.8% 224
2024 +5.9% 237

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 812 business establishments in ZIP 17110, employing approximately 24,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,657,462,000.

812

Businesses

24,019

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 179 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 125 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 98 12.1%
Finance and insurance 62 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 60 7.4%
Retail trade 54 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.4%
Construction 42 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.2%
Wholesale trade 25 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.0%
Information 23 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.7%
Educational services 10 1.2%
Manufacturing 8 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 17110 vs 17120 →

ZIP 17110 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 17110 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17110 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 17110 ranks #2 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
17120 Harrisburg, PA 0 3.5 mi
17093 Summerdale, PA 801 2.5 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 3.1 mi
17101 Harrisburg, PA 2,212 3.9 mi
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 2.9 mi
17043 Lemoyne, PA 5,957 4.8 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 4.4 mi
17109 Harrisburg, PA 23,131 3.7 mi
17018 Dauphin, PA 4,313 6.0 mi
17025 Enola, PA 16,778 5.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dauphin County

17112 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 33,850
17111 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 30,714
17109 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 23,131
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 17110 in? ▼
ZIP code 17110 (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 17110? ▼
ZIP code 17110 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 24,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17110? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17110 is $80,699, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17110? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17110 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17110? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17110 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17110? ▼
ZIP code 17110 has 812 business establishments employing approximately 24,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17110? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17110 are: Health care and social assistance (179), Professional, scientific, and technical services (125), Other services (except public administration) (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17110? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17110 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 17110? ▼
In ZIP code 17110, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 17110? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17110 is 20.3 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 17110? ▼
In ZIP code 17110, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17110? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17110 is 17.3% 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.