ZIP Code 17111
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Harrisburg · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 30,714
- Median income
- $86,385
- Median home value
- $235,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.5%
- Land area
- 47.7 sq mi
644/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
New York
ZIP code 17111 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 30,714. The median household income is $86,385, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $235,500, 15% below the US average. 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.7 square miles in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 30,714 residents, producing a population density of 644 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 17111 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17111 sits at $86,385 (11% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,465. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 17111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 17111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17111.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 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 17111, 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
30,714
Population
47.7
Area (sq mi)
644
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17111?
38.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
16.1%
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?
$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
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?
14,908
Total Housing Units
14,538
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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