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Harrisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17112

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

33,850
189/sq mi
$103,876
Median income
$313,000
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harrisburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 33,850 residents across 178.7 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17112 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,876 (33% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $54,475. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $313,000 (38% above the state average), median rent at $1,456 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 17112 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dauphin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17112.

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 17112, 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

33,850

Population

178.7

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17112?

44.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$103,876

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$54,475

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17112 ranks nationally

Harrisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,876 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

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

What does housing look like?

16,338

Total Housing Units

15,960

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$313,000

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,456

Median Rent

1986

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17112 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 157
2021 +10.1% 173
2022 +13.2% 196
2023 +12.0% 220
2024 +6.3% 233

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 945 business establishments in ZIP 17112, employing approximately 14,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $718,180,000.

945

Businesses

14,593

Employees

$718.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 131 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 128 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 110 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 79 8.4%
Construction 76 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 71 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 5.6%
Finance and insurance 51 5.4%
Wholesale trade 45 4.8%
Educational services 23 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.1%
Manufacturing 15 1.6%
Information 12 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17112 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 17112 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 17112 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 17112 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
17111 Harrisburg, PA 30,714 7.2 mi
17109 Harrisburg, PA 23,131 6.3 mi
17018 Dauphin, PA 4,313 5.9 mi
17028 Grantville, PA 3,720 6.4 mi
17032 Halifax, PA 8,192 8.6 mi
17036 Hummelstown, PA 21,913 7.3 mi
17110 Harrisburg, PA 24,433 7.0 mi
17103 Harrisburg, PA 11,848 8.2 mi
17113 Harrisburg, PA 10,749 10.5 mi
17104 Harrisburg, PA 20,962 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dauphin County

17111 standard
Harrisburg, PA
Pop: 30,714
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 17112 in? ▼
ZIP code 17112 (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 17112? ▼
ZIP code 17112 in Harrisburg, PA has a population of 33,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17112 is $103,876, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17112 is $313,000, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17112 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17112? ▼
ZIP code 17112 has 945 business establishments employing approximately 14,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17112 are: Retail trade (131), Other services (except public administration) (128), Health care and social assistance (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17112 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 17112? ▼
In ZIP code 17112, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% 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 17112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17112 is 21.7 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 17112? ▼
In ZIP code 17112, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17112 is 4.0% 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.