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Harrisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17111

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

30,714
644/sq mi
$86,385
Median income
$235,500
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
644
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 30,714 residents across 47.7 square miles, a density of 644 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,385 (11% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,465. Poverty here runs at 5.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $235,500 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,376 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17111 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 17111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17111.

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 17111, 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

30,714

Population

47.7

Area (sq mi)

644

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17111?

38.5

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 17.5%
Asian 15.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$86,385

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$41,465

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17111 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,385 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,908

Total Housing Units

14,538

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$235,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,376

Median Rent

1982

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17111 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 159
2021 +12.2% 178
2022 +14.0% 203
2023 +7.0% 217
2024 +8.4% 236

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 931 business establishments in ZIP 17111, employing approximately 21,981 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,215,441,000.

931

Businesses

21,981

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 151 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 114 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 107 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 100 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 8.2%
Construction 66 7.1%
Wholesale trade 65 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 5.2%
Finance and insurance 42 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 40 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 4.2%
Information 27 2.9%
Manufacturing 19 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.2%
Educational services 11 1.2%

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 17111 vs 17109 →

ZIP 17111 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 17111 ranks #2 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 17111 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 17111 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
17109 Harrisburg, PA 23,131 2.5 mi
17034 Highspire, PA 2,414 4.2 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 3.7 mi
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 4.3 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 4.2 mi
17120 Harrisburg, PA 0 5.2 mi
17036 Hummelstown, PA 21,913 4.7 mi
17112 Harrisburg, PA 33,850 7.2 mi
17101 Harrisburg, PA 2,212 5.5 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dauphin County

17112 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 33,850
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
17104 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 20,962

Related Areas

Dauphin County Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17111 in? ▼
ZIP code 17111 (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 17111? ▼
ZIP code 17111 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 30,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17111? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17111 is $86,385, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17111? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17111 is $235,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17111? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17111 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17111? ▼
ZIP code 17111 has 931 business establishments employing approximately 21,981 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17111? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17111 are: Retail trade (151), Accommodation and food services (114), Other services (except public administration) (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17111? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17111 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 17111? ▼
In ZIP code 17111, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 17111? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17111 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 17111? ▼
In ZIP code 17111, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17111? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17111 is 5.8% 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.