Harrisburg ZIP Codes — Dauphin County, PA

There are 26 unique ZIP codes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Area code: 717/223.

ZIP codes

120.65

sq mi land

9.09

sq mi water

717/223

area code

Harrisburg, PA ZIP code map

About Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the state capital and is a vibrant city situated along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Known for its rich history and diverse culture, it is a hub for government, education, and commerce. The city is characterized by a mix of modern developments and historical landmarks, offering a unique glimpse into both its past and present.

Location & geography

Located in south-central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg covers a diverse landscape defined by the Susquehanna River, which features recreational opportunities and scenic views. The city sits within Dauphin County and is conveniently located approximately 15 miles from the larger suburban area of Mechanicsburg to the west and about 30 miles northwest of Lancaster. With hills and valleys surrounding it, the area is known for its picturesque views and access to various outdoor activities.

Community & economy

The community of Harrisburg is predominantly urban, with a rich tapestry of neighborhoods and cultures contributing to its character. Various industries thrive here, including government services, healthcare, and education, supported by institutions such as the Pennsylvania State Government and several universities. Daily life in Harrisburg is marked by a strong sense of community, with local events, festivals, and a vibrant arts scene enhancing the city's appeal.

Transportation

Harrisburg is served by several major highways, including Interstate 83, which passes through the city, and Interstate 76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, located to the south. The nearest airport is Harrisburg International Airport, approximately 10 miles away, providing both domestic and limited international flights. Public transportation options include bus services operated by Capital Area Transit, as well as Amtrak rail services for longer trips.

History

Harrisburg has a deep-rooted history, initially established as a trading post in the 18th century before becoming an important industrial center. It was selected as the capital of Pennsylvania in 1812, reflecting its growing significance. Throughout the years, the city has faced various challenges, including economic shifts and industrial decline, but has continuously adapted and evolved.

Did you know?

A surprising fact about Harrisburg is that it is home to the oldest continuously operating farmers' market in the United States, called the Broad Street Market, which has been in operation since 1860. This market not only showcases local produce but also highlights the city's commitment to supporting local agriculture and community-based businesses.

ZIP codes for Harrisburg, PA (26)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
17101	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17102	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17103	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17104	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17105	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17106	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17107	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17108	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17109	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17110	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17111	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17112	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17113	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17120	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17121	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17122	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17123	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17124	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17125	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17126	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17127	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17128	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17129	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17130	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17140	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map
17177	Harrisburg	Dauphin	View map

Demographics & statistics

182,004

Population

37.9

Median age

$72,042

Median household income

$37,397

Per capita income

$150,300

Median home value

$1,085

Median monthly rent

49.4%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

50,225

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5,742

Under 5

5,570

6,203

5–9

6,017

5,923

10–14

5,745

5,082

15–19

4,929

5,892

20–24

5,716

13,622

25–34

13,214

11,483

35–44

11,138

10,994

45–54

10,665

5,818

55–59

5,643

6,140

60–64

5,956

9,472

65–74

9,188

4,074

75–84

3,952

1,942

85+

1,884

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41,588	21.1%
18 and over	140,416	78.9%
65 and over	30,512	15.6%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.1%

Black or African American 25.8%

Asian 6.8%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	100,505	52.1%
Black or African American	49,681	25.8%
Asian	13,074	6.8%
Two or more races	11,336	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10,821	5.6%
Other race	6,479	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	596	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	333	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$72,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 25.3%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,300
Median rent / month	$1,085
Owner occupied	49.4%
Renter occupied	50.6%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	34.0%
Large apartment buildings	12.4%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	17.6%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.4%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.0%
Electricity	39.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30,235	32.7%
Cohabiting couple	5,684	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15,935	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	23,278	33.2%
Households with children under 18	21,367	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	22,246	27.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.0%	37.9%
Married	38.6%	36.6%
Separated	1.7%	3.8%
Widowed	2.7%	9.4%
Divorced	12.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3,057	6.3%
Kindergarten	2,619	5.0%
Elementary school	18,575	39.6%
High school	8,531	18.5%
College / grad school	8,747	30.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Professional & management 11.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Other services 4.5%

Construction 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	9.6%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9,914	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	41.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	170,692	94.1%
Spanish	13,873	8.1%
Other Indo-European	6,125	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4,483	1.9%
Other languages	2,330	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	162,862	90.5%
Born in same state	156,492	86.5%
Born in different state	119,751	63.9%
Foreign born	6,370	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	19,142	9.5%
Not a US citizen	10,682	49.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16,701	9.2%
French	10,274	5.6%
Arab	9,841	5.4%
English	1,964	1.1%
Irish	719	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	431	0.2%
Norwegian	391	0.2%
Dutch	178	0.1%
German	119	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Harrisburg, PA have?

Harrisburg, PA has 23 ZIP codes: 17101, 17102, 17103, 17104, 17107, 17109, 17110, 17111, 17112, 17113, 17120, 17121, 17122, 17123, 17124, 17125, 17126, 17127, 17128, 17129, 17130, 17140, and 17177. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What county is Harrisburg, PA in?

Harrisburg, PA is located in Dauphin County, which is situated in the south-central part of Pennsylvania. The county is notable for its rich history and is home to various government buildings and cultural institutions.

What is the area code for Harrisburg, PA?

The area code for Harrisburg, PA is 717/223. This area code covers a large region of south-central Pennsylvania, including nearby cities and counties.

How large is Harrisburg, PA?

Harrisburg, PA has a total land area of 120.65 square miles and a water area of 9.09 square miles. This size provides residents and visitors ample space for both urban living and recreational activities near the Susquehanna River.

What cities are near Harrisburg, PA?

Nearby cities include Mechanicsburg, which is about 15 miles to the west, and Carlisle, located roughly 25 miles northwest of Harrisburg. Other nearby cities include Lebanon, approximately 30 miles northeast, and Lancaster, situated about 30 miles southeast. Each of these cities contributes to the region's overall charm and connectivity.

What is Harrisburg, PA known for?

Harrisburg is known for being the state capital of Pennsylvania, with a focus on government and political activity. It also boasts rich historical significance and attracts visitors to its museums, cultural events, and vibrant downtown area. Additionally, the city is recognized for hosting various festivals and events that celebrate local culture and community.