Zip code 17104: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 17104?

17104 is assigned to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 17104 in?

17104 is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 17104?

About 18,541 people live in 17104, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 17104?

The median household income in 17104 is $46,510.

Q: What zip codes are near 17104?

The closest zip codes to 17104 are 17122, 17126, 17127, 17129, 17120.

Residential delivery areaDauphin CountyEastern Time

Population

18,541

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$963/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.4 sq mi

5,525 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 17104

17104 is an urban zip code in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Dauphin County), covering 3.4 sq mi of land. About 18,541 people live here, or 5,525 per square mile. The median resident is 35.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,510 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,800, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $963 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and sales. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 17104 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%53rd of 1,704 in PA
Poverty rate29.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%77th of 1,699 in PA
Residents under 1829.6%
95th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%114th of 1,707 in PA
Diversity index68.8
91st
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.617th of 1,707 in PA
Population density5,525/sq mi
83rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi105th of 1,707 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.467
74th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474253rd of 1,697 in PA
Uninsured rate10.5%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%233rd of 1,705 in PA
Foreign-born residents12.6%
59th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%119th of 1,707 in PA
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%399th of 1,704 in PA
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%992nd of 1,699 in PA
Government workers14%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%518th of 1,704 in PA
Rent-burdened renters50.2%
48th
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%498th of 1,596 in PA
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,060th of 1,704 in PA
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,294th of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older13.8%
29th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,494th of 1,707 in PA
Population18,541
28th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639220th of 1,707 in PA
Median age35.6
25th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,485th of 1,707 in PA
Work from home8.3%
24th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,051st of 1,704 in PA
Median gross rent$963
18th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209723rd of 1,366 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher17.1%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,162nd of 1,706 in PA
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,115th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate45.6%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,621st of 1,698 in PA
Median earnings per worker$36,614
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,497th of 1,693 in PA
Average commute19.4 min
10th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,460th of 1,596 in PA
Broadband access82.3%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,321st of 1,698 in PA
Median household income$46,510
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,521st of 1,617 in PA
Per capita income$23,288
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,611th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$104,800
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,451st of 1,628 in PA

Measure	17104	Dauphin	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.6%	4.5%	5.3%	5.2%	99th	53rd of 1,704
Poverty rateWeakness	29.6%	12.9%	11.7%	12.5%	96th	77th of 1,699
Residents under 18	29.6%	22.3%	20.4%	22%	95th	114th of 1,707
Diversity index	68.8	58.6	44.6	61.4	91st	17th of 1,707
Population density	5,525/sq mi	552/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	83rd	105th of 1,707
Income inequality (Gini)	0.467	0.461	0.474	0.483	74th	253rd of 1,697
Uninsured rate	10.5%	6.4%	5.6%	8.4%	73rd	233rd of 1,705
Foreign-born residents	12.6%	9.8%	7.7%	14.1%	59th	119th of 1,707
Tech workers	3.3%	3.8%	3.6%	3.8%	58th	399th of 1,704
Housing vacancy	7.5%	5.1%	9.2%	10.1%	57th	992nd of 1,699
Government workers	14%	16.6%	11.5%	14.5%	53rd	518th of 1,704
Rent-burdened renters	50.2%	45.4%	48.2%	51.1%	48th	498th of 1,596
Healthcare workers	9.2%	12.3%	11.5%	9.7%	46th	1,060th of 1,704
Veterans	4.6%	6.6%	6.1%	6.2%	33rd	1,294th of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	13.8%	18%	19.5%	17.2%	29th	1,494th of 1,707
Population	18,541	289,593	13,018,639	334,922,499	28th	220th of 1,707
Median age	35.6	39.4	40.9	38.9	25th	1,485th of 1,707
Work from home	8.3%	16.8%	15.6%	15.1%	24th	1,051st of 1,704
Median gross rent	$963	$1,217	$1,209	$1,413	18th	723rd of 1,366
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.1%	34.4%	35.2%	35.7%	14th	1,162nd of 1,706
Self-employed workers	6.5%	7.3%	8.2%	10%	14th	1,115th of 1,704
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.6%	63.1%	69.3%	65.2%	13th	1,621st of 1,698
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,614	$49,696	$50,599	$49,666	12th	1,497th of 1,693
Average commuteStrength	19.4 min	21.5 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	10th	1,460th of 1,596
Broadband accessWeakness	82.3%	90.3%	89.7%	91%	7th	1,321st of 1,698
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,510	$76,242	$77,971	$80,734	6th	1,521st of 1,617
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,288	$42,294	$44,355	$44,673	6th	1,611th of 1,707
Median home value	$104,800	$236,400	$254,500	$332,700	3rd	1,451st of 1,628

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

15%

35–44

12%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.6

Under 18

29.6%

65 and over

13.8%

Race and ethnicity

White18%
Black38%
Hispanic37%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0.1%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

68.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

69%

Spanish

27%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 7,522
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 58%
Married couples: 24.3%
Living alone: 33.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

17104

$46,510

Dauphin Co.

$76,242

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,288

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.467

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

17104

$104,800

Dauphin Co.

$236,400

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

17104

$963

Dauphin Co.

$1,217

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,131
Owner-occupied: 45.6%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 1952
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.4%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

36%

20–29

29%

30–44

17%

45–59

0.7%

60+

Average commute

19.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

22%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

10%

Healthcare

Food service

Management

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Education

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Education

Construction

Professional and technical services

Other services

Arts and recreation

Information

0.8%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,614

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	17104	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,477	$74,888
Service	$28,096	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,158	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,222	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,065	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

39%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 82.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.5%
No internet access: 12.4%
Without health insurance: 10.5%
Limited-English households: 13.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Harrisburg
State: Pennsylvania
County: Dauphin County
Center point: 40.2550° N, 76.8672° W
Land area: 3.4 sq mi
Water area: 3.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Harrisburg77% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 17104

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
17122	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	0.4 mi	—	—	—
17126	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
17127	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
17129	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
17120	Harrisburg, PA	1.1 mi	0	—	—
17125	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
17123	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
17124	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	1.3 mi	—	—	—
17130	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	1.3 mi	—	—	—
17101	Harrisburg, PA	1.4 mi	2,722	$50,878	—
17103	Harrisburg, PA	1.4 mi	13,115	$39,825	$137,900
17128	Harrisburg, PA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 17104

What city is zip code 17104?

17104 is assigned to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 17104 in?

17104 is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 17104?

About 18,541 people live in 17104, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 17104 in?

17104 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 17104?

The median household income in 17104 is $46,510.

What zip codes are near 17104?

The closest zip codes to 17104 are 17122, 17126, 17127, 17129, 17120.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17104, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.