ZIP Code 17110
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Harrisburg · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 24,433
- Median income
- $80,699
- Median home value
- $222,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.2%
- Land area
- 33.1 sq mi
739/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
New York
ZIP code 17110 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 24,433. The median household income is $80,699, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $222,900, 20% below the US average. 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17110 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.1 square miles in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 24,433 residents, producing a population density of 739 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 17110 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17110 sits at $80,699 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,772. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $222,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,449 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17110 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17110 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 17110
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17110.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
179 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Finance and insurance 62
Finance and insurance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 60
Accommodation and food services
60 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 17110, 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
24,433
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
739
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17110?
37.0
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
9.1%
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?
$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
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?
12,329
Total Housing Units
11,741
Occupied Units
588
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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