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ZIP 17101

Pop. 2,722·Dauphin County·220th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,263/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$702
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ZIP 17101 · $1,263
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,156/yr
At $1,263/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17101 (Harrisburg, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,722
Median income
$50,878
Median age
33.3
Renters
98.4%
Age distribution
56.6%
15.3%
18.8%
Under 181.3%
18–3456.6%
35–5415.3%
55–647.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
56.2%
22.4%
16.8%
White56.2%
Black22.4%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian10.9%
Education (25+)
17.1%
30%
44.3%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+44.3%
Housing tenure
98.4%
Owner1.6%
Renter98.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17101 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,524 → $50,878
up 2.7%
Population
2,233 → 2,722
up 21.9%
Renter share
94.6% → 98.4%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31% → 44.3%
+13.3 pts
Median age
32.1 → 33.3
+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $49,524 to $50,878 across the same window, up 2.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 21.9% since 2021, moving from about 2,233 residents to roughly 2,722. Renters now make up 98.4% of households, compared with 94.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44.3% of adults here, versus 31% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17101 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,263/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($50,878/yr), ZIP 17101 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17101 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,263. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17101's median rent of $1,263/mo is $702 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17101 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #220 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,263/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,263/mo in ZIP 17101. The local median household income is $50,878/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17101?

Rent in ZIP 17101 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 17101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17101 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,263/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($50,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17101 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 17101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 98.4% of ZIP 17101 households are renters, while 1.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 17101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 17101 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17101 is more affordable than Harrisburg overall. At $1,263/mo, it's $98 below the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,263/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 17101's median household income ($50,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17101 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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