17103 ZIP Code
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17103 |
| City/Town: | Harrisburg |
| County: | Dauphin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,923 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,786 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,854 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,585 |
| Median Home Value: | $104,100 |
| Land Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2750, -76.8633 |
Population Information (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,923 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,083 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,840 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,130 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,471 | 11.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,205 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 789 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 845 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,125 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,534 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,472 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 653 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 519 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 735 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 336 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 109 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $104,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $897 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,585 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,885 | 87.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 700 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,828 | 37.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,057 | 62.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,483 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 377 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 613 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,962 | 39.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,229 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 863 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,093 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 346 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,786 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,877 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,536 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,854 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,094 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,468 | 90.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 603 | 9.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,732 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,444 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 784 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 240 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,241 | 25.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,190 | 55.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 98 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 957 | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,389 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,744 | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,928 | 30.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 433 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,711 | 21.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 748 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17103 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 777 | 15.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 220 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 502 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 560 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 760 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 769 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 573 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 508 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 86 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 130 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17103 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,352 | 61.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 631 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 275 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 295 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 413 | 7.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 411 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17103 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 68 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 231 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 365 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 169 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 622 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 528 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 84 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 304 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 584 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,533 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 367 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 191 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 422 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,518 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,876 | 45.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,029 | 54.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,382 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17103 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,802 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,354 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 978 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 227 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 305 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,648 | 33.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17103 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,012 | 18.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,608 | 46.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 612 | 11.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 469 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 531 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 264 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 89 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17103 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 18 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 181 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 287 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 255 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 442 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 397 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 398 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 953 | 17.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,654 | 47.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17103 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 141 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 954 | 17.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,531 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,339 | 24.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 592 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,028 | 18.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17103 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,704 | 55.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 107 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,579 | 32.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 393 | 8.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 102 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17103 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 965 | 19.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,402 | 49.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 895 | 18.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 623 | 12.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17103 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 129 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 726 | 39.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 490 | 26.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 188 | 10.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 93 | 5.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,102 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $590 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $897 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,885 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,064 | 21.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 446 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,266 | 25.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,218 | 45.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,897 | 38.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,013 | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17103 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,089 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,937 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,282 | 31.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 141 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 580 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,448 | 59.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17103 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,431 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 432 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 394 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,098 | 47.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 726 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 781 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,491 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 424 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,900 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,768 | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 791 | 28.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,581 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 396 | 14.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17103 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,929 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,899 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,268 | 66.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 501 | 26.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 170 | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 130 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,718 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 885 | 6.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,205 | 136.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,205 | 136.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,205 | 136.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 36 | 4.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 542 | 61.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 574 | 64.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17103 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,793 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,293 | 78.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,500 | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,803 | 15.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 184 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 73 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 440 | 3.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17103 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,885 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,477 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Harrisburg, PA17103