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17101

Harrisburg, PA

Total Population
2,513
Median Household Income
$58,222
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$947

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,222
100.1% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
1185.6% below state median
Rent
$947
100% above state median
Median Age
32.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Harrisburg, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 32.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.3%, below national average.

High remote work adoption with 51.4% working from home.

Poverty rate of 16.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$58,222
-22.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.14 people

Total Households
1,931
Family Households
5.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
44.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
29.3%
#3 Industry
Arts,
14.1%
Total Employed Residents:573

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
51.4%
748 workers
Public Transit
5.4%
79 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,455
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (51.4% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.7%
1,636 employed
Labor Force
1,674
38 unemployed
Median Age
32.1 years
Per Capita Income
$42,738
Poverty Rate
16.0%

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