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 High-density area
- $86,385
- Median income Above-median income area
- $235,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17111 (Harrisburg, PA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.4 in 2023 to 235.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,465. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $235,500 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,376; 66.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dauphin County, so 17111 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 17111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
14,908housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 17112
Harrisburg (17112)
33,850 residents
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
30,714 residents
- 17109
Harrisburg (17109)
23,131 residents
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
21,913 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
- 17034 2,414
Highspire (17034)
2,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17111 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17036
Hummelstown (17036)
$115,533 median income
- 17112
Harrisburg (17112)
$103,876 median income
- 17111
Harrisburg (17111)
$86,385 median income
- 17109
Harrisburg (17109)
$71,833 median income
- 17113
Harrisburg (17113)
$68,244 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 17111 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17111, 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 (30,714 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 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.
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