17109 ZIP Code
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17109 |
| City/Town: | Harrisburg |
| County: | Dauphin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,531 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,496 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,944 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,452 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2898, -76.8241 |
Population Information (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,531 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,240 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,291 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,015 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,955 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,261 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,656 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,198 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,848 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,295 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,463 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,514 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,681 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,639 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,145 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 861 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,202 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,452 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,879 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 573 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,886 | 54.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,993 | 45.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,446 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 391 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,012 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,478 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,726 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,873 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,353 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,613 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,496 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,564 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,292 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,944 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,898 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,269 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 551 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,954 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,510 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,311 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 448 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,640 | 51.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,338 | 23.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,124 | 11.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 845 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,584 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,535 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,394 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 522 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,001 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 818 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 320 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 258 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 809 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,028 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,426 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,387 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,934 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,928 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 404 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 385 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,886 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,047 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 253 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 201 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 238 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,557 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 464 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 844 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 482 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,094 | 15.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,587 | 12.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 87 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 703 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,051 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,034 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 609 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,105 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.3% | 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 (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,358 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,249 | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,006 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,870 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,525 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,215 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,626 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 551 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 350 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 716 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,284 | 54.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 399 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 332 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 831 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,288 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,542 | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 760 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 183 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 348 | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 989 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 833 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,148 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,957 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,153 | 27.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 654 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,187 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 398 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,508 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,634 | 31.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,435 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,258 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 219 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,542 | 41.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,689 | 33.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,427 | 22.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 931 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,368 | 40.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,894 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,686 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 109 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 215 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,001 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,209 | 37.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,022 | 34.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 289 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,469 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $586 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,202 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,879 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,436 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,062 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,200 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,341 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,480 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,183 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,684 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,638 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,833 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 271 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 786 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,825 | 39.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,758 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 290 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 409 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,533 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,240 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,286 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,027 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,627 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,228 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,256 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 348 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,092 | 33.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,816 | 55.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,302 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,885 | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,644 | 54.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,072 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 928 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 169 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,127 | 83.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 585 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,404 | 752.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,404 | 752.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,404 | 752.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 265 | 45.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 583 | 99.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 569 | 97.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,516 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,486 | 83.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,030 | 16.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 862 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,699 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 957 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 512 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,879 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,900 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Harrisburg, PA17109