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17102

Harrisburg, PA

Total Population
8,173
Median Household Income
$52,093
Median Home Value
$166,300
Median Rent
$984

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,093
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$166,300
100.3% above state median
Rent
$984
100% above state median
Median Age
34.8 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.

High education levels with 46.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

High remote work adoption with 21.9% working from home.

Poverty rate of 25.3% 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
$52,093
-30.7% 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: 1.72 people

Total Households
4,499
Family Households
19.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
32.4%
#2 Industry
Education
30.6%
#3 Industry
Professional
9.6%
Total Employed Residents:2,469

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
21.9%
850 workers
Public Transit
6.5%
253 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,886
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (21.9% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
4,747 employed
Labor Force
5,016
269 unemployed
Median Age
34.8 years
Per Capita Income
$41,433
Poverty Rate
25.3%

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