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ZIP 17102

Pop. 8,118·Dauphin County·222nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,256/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$709
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ZIP 17102 · $1,256
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,400/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
$15,072/yr
At $1,256/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17102 (Harrisburg, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,118
Median income
$54,573
Median age
34.9
Renters
68.5%
Age distribution
13.9%
36.4%
21.2%
13.5%
15.1%
Under 1813.9%
18–3436.4%
35–5421.2%
55–6413.5%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
57.2%
24.9%
13.8%
White57.2%
Black24.9%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian1.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
20.9%
21.4%
49.2%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+49.2%
Housing tenure
31.5%
68.5%
Owner31.5%
Renter68.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17102 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$837 → $1,256
up 50.1%
Income
$47,004 → $54,573
up 16.1%
Population
7,716 → 8,118
up 5.2%
Renter share
67.2% → 68.5%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 49.2%
+6.6 pts
Median age
37.8 → 34.9
-2.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 17102 in Harrisburg, PA has shifted from $837 to $1,256, up 50.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $54,573 today, compared with $47,004 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 17102 in Harrisburg, PA adding about 402 residents over the five-year window, up 5.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.6% to 49.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17102 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,256/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($54,573/yr), ZIP 17102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17102 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,256. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17102's median rent of $1,256/mo is $709 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17102 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17102 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #222 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,256/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,256/mo in ZIP 17102. The local median household income is $54,573/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17102?

Rent in ZIP 17102 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17102 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,256/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($54,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.5% of ZIP 17102 households are renters, while 31.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 17102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 17102 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17102 is more affordable than Harrisburg overall. At $1,256/mo, it's $105 below the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,256/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 17102's median household income ($54,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17102 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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