17101 ZIP Code — Harrisburg, PA

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17101 is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. It covers approximately 0.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17101

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $58,222. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,513

population

0.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrisburg	Acceptable
Harrisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17120 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17129 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17123 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17126 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17125 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17128 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17124 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17122 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17121 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17127 Harrisburg (0.6 mi) 17043 Lemoyne (0.8 mi) 17102 Harrisburg (0.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,513
Population density	4,833 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	0.52 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	40.2608
Longitude	-76.8871
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	38.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,513

Population

4,833

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$58,222

Median household income

$42,738

Per capita income

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

3.4%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

130

15–19

207

20–24

110

558

25–34

298

123

35–44

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

210

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	1.6%
18 and over	2,472	98.4%
65 and over	449	17.9%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Black or African American 19.2%

Asian 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 3.2%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,692	63.6%
Black or African American	511	19.2%
Asian	156	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	147	5.5%
Other race	86	3.2%
Two or more races	68	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	38.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 42.4%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	42.4%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
Median income	$58,222

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$150k–$200k 63.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	3.4%
Renter occupied	96.6%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	60.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.8
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	46.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	34.2%
1 bedroom	54.1%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	1.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	49.3%
1 vehicle	46.0%
2 vehicles	2.5%
3 or more	2.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	0.7%
No fuel used	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	5.9%
Cohabiting couple	122	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,182	61.2%
Female householder, no spouse	514	26.6%
Households with children under 18	42	2.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	23.4%
Average household size	1.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.1%	50.0%
Married	9.1%	15.6%
Separated	0.0%	6.0%
Widowed	2.4%	19.1%
Divorced	23.3%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	6.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	386	93.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.4%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Public administration 10.5%

Professional & management 10.3%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Retail trade 2.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	38.9%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.6%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	4.9%
Walk	46.1%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.4%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	10.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,497	99.4%
Spanish	15	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,347	93.4%
Born in same state	2,327	92.6%
Born in different state	1,291	51.4%
Foreign born	20	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	166	6.6%
Not a US citizen	52	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	493	19.6%
Italian	302	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	2.3%
Irish	19	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	76.8%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17101

What city is ZIP code 17101 in?

ZIP code 17101 is primarily assigned to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17101 in?

ZIP code 17101 falls within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17101 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 17101 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17101?

18% of residents in ZIP code 17101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17101?

ZIP code 17101 has an estimated population of 2,513 residents, with a density of 4,823 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17101?

The median household income in ZIP code 17101 is $58,222, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17101 in?

ZIP code 17101 observes the EST timezone.