17109 ZIP Code — Harrisburg, PA
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17109 is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. It covers approximately 6.97 square miles and serves a population of 26,531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17109
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $68,496.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,531
population
6.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17109 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17109
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Harrisburg | Acceptable |
| Harrisburg | Acceptable |
| Harrisburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17111 Harrisburg (2.3 mi)
17103 Harrisburg (2.4 mi)
17104 Harrisburg (3.2 mi)
17177 Harrisburg (3.5 mi)
17107 Harrisburg (3.5 mi)
17140 Harrisburg (3.5 mi)
17120 Harrisburg (3.5 mi)
17130 Harrisburg (3.6 mi)
17110 Harrisburg (3.6 mi)
17126 Harrisburg (3.6 mi)
17121 Harrisburg (3.6 mi)
17122 Harrisburg (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,531 |
| Population density | 3,806 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2900 |
| Longitude | -76.8214 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 38.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 34.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
26,531
Population
3,806
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$68,496
Median household income
$31,221
Per capita income
$184,300
Median home value
$1,202
Median monthly rent
54.1%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
6,459
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
929
Under 5
1,086
902
5–9
1,053
582
10–14
679
764
15–19
892
1,014
20–24
1,184
1,775
25–34
2,073
1,520
35–44
1,775
1,136
45–54
1,327
698
55–59
816
775
60–64
906
1,217
65–74
1,422
528
75–84
617
397
85+
464
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,426 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 20,105 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,645 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.6%
Black or African American
22.6%
Asian
11.1%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Other race
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,640 | 48.6% |
| Black or African American | 6,338 | 22.6% |
| Asian | 3,124 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,584 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,535 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 845 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 38.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 34.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $68,496 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
37.5%
$200k–$300k
34.4%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,202 |
| Owner occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter occupied | 45.9% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 54.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.8% |
| Electricity | 33.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Fuel oil | 22.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,436 | 40.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 902 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,200 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,341 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,480 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,183 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 32.9% |
| Married | 49.9% | 42.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 290 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 409 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,533 | 44.0% |
| High school | 1,240 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,286 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Retail trade
15.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.0%
Professional & management
8.9%
Public administration
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Construction
3.5%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
16.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
24.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,627 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 41.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.6% |
| Public insurance | 38.2% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,516 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 2,247 | 9.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 339 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 839 | 3.4% |
| Other languages | 700 | 2.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,127 | 83.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,542 | 81.2% |
| Born in different state | 16,747 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 585 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,404 | 16.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,327 | 52.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,031 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,573 | 5.9% |
| French | 1,366 | 5.1% |
| English | 215 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 92 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 73 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 46 | 0.2% |
| German | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17109
What city is ZIP code 17109 in?
ZIP code 17109 is primarily assigned to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17109 in?
ZIP code 17109 falls within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17109?
The median home value in ZIP code 17109 is $184,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 17109?
ZIP code 17109 has an estimated population of 26,531 residents, with a density of 3,806 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17109?
The median household income in ZIP code 17109 is $68,496, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17109 in?
ZIP code 17109 observes the EST timezone.