17034 ZIP Code — Highspire, PA

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17034 is located in Highspire, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. It covers approximately 0.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17034

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $50,150. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17034 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,709
population
0.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17034 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Highspire Acceptable
Highspire Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17113 Harrisburg (2.8 mi) 17057 Middletown (3.3 mi) 17319 Etters (3.4 mi) 17070 New Cumberland (3.9 mi) 17111 Harrisburg (4.2 mi) 17104 Harrisburg (5.2 mi) 17109 Harrisburg (6 mi) 17103 Harrisburg (6.1 mi) 17370 York Haven (6.5 mi) 17101 Harrisburg (6.5 mi) 17120 Harrisburg (6.6 mi) 17043 Lemoyne (6.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,709
Population density 3,344 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 0.81 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 40.2080
Longitude -76.7855
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 717
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 38.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 34.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 7.5% 21.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 5.9% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,709
Population
3,344
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$50,150
Median household income
$26,747
Per capita income
$110,100
Median home value
$974
Median monthly rent
47.9%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
744
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
35
109
5–9
104
119
10–14
113
85
15–19
82
147
20–24
141
160
25–34
153
125
35–44
119
216
45–54
206
108
55–59
103
75
60–64
72
113
65–74
108
71
75–84
67
21
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1863723.5%
18 and over2,07276.5%
65 and over40014.8%
Median age36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%
Black or African American 12.8%
Two or more races 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Other race 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
GroupCount%
White2,16578.5%
Black or African American35312.8%
Two or more races1254.5%
Hispanic or Latino501.8%
Other race401.4%
Asian260.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 38.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 34.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 7.5% 21.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 5.9% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 10.9%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 22.6%
$50k–$75k 26.8%
$75k–$100k 10.4%
$100k–$150k 12.5%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k10.9%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k22.6%
$50k–$75k26.8%
$75k–$100k10.4%
$100k–$150k12.5%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$50,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%
$50k–$100k 31.4%
$100k–$150k 37.5%
$150k–$200k 18.4%
$200k–$300k 2.8%
$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,100
Median rent / month$974
Owner occupied47.9%
Renter occupied52.1%
Vacant9.2%
Single-family detached45.9%
Large apartment buildings4.6%
Mobile homes6.3%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20092.1%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19894.3%
1970–197917.6%
1960–196910.1%
1950–195913.5%
1940–194914.2%
1939 or earlier27.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.5%
1 bedroom14.8%
2 bedrooms33.6%
3 bedrooms39.2%
4 bedrooms2.4%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.9%
1 vehicle51.3%
2 vehicles34.9%
3 or more4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.8%
Electricity35.8%
Propane / LP gas1.7%
Fuel oil25.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family43333.8%
Cohabiting couple15011.7%
Male householder, no spouse36128.2%
Female householder, no spouse33726.3%
Households with children under 1826320.5%
Households with seniors (65+)33826.4%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.4%31.2%
Married38.9%41.7%
Separated8.1%2.1%
Widowed2.8%5.8%
Divorced12.9%19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 47.5%
Some college, no degree 12.6%
Associate's degree 17.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.0%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool142.1%
Kindergarten517.5%
Elementary school36353.7%
High school17926.5%
College / grad school6910.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.8%
Education & healthcare 15.9%
Transportation & utilities 14.7%
Manufacturing 12.0%
Construction 7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Finance & real estate 6.0%
Professional & management 4.1%
Public administration 4.1%
Other services 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.4%
Service10.7%
Sales & office27.0%
Natural resources & construction6.1%
Production & transportation34.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.7%
Government6.2%
Self-employed1.7%
Unpaid family workers4.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.3%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.5%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.4%
Other means3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)18.6

Poverty

All people 10.7%
Under 18 years 18.5%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 41.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.2%
Retirement income25.3%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP13.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.5%
High blood pressure33.8%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.1%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health17.2%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist60.4%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss18.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1818.7%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.1%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance7.5%
Uninsured under 191.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,63797.3%
Spanish602.3%
Other Indo-European391.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander140.5%
Other languages70.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,64897.7%
Born in same state2,60896.3%
Born in different state2,18580.7%
Foreign born401.5%
Naturalized citizen612.3%
Not a US citizen2744.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab61322.6%
Italian29911%
French1917.1%
AncestryCount%
Irish130.5%
English70.3%
German60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.3%
Internet access87.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17034

What city is ZIP code 17034 in?

ZIP code 17034 is primarily assigned to Highspire, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17034 in?

ZIP code 17034 falls within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17034?

The median home value in ZIP code 17034 is $110,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 17034?

ZIP code 17034 has an estimated population of 2,709 residents, with a density of 3,340 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17034?

The median household income in ZIP code 17034 is $50,150, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17034 in?

ZIP code 17034 observes the EST timezone.

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