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ZIP 17103

Pop. 13,115·Dauphin County·245th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,104/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$861
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ZIP 17103 · $1,104
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,300/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
$13,248/yr
At $1,104/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17103 (Harrisburg, PA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,115
Median income
$39,825
Median age
33.1
Renters
58.8%
Age distribution
32.4%
20.1%
29.1%
Under 1832.4%
18–3420.1%
35–5429.1%
55–649.8%
65+8.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
23.8%
51.2%
29.3%
White23.8%
Black51.2%
Hispanic29.3%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
16.3%
32.1%
33.3%
18.3%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
41.2%
58.8%
Owner41.2%
Renter58.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17103 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,389 → $39,825
up 6.5%
Population
13,368 → 13,115
down 1.9%
Renter share
63.5% → 58.8%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 18.3%
+3.2 pts
Median age
28.6 → 33.1
+4.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $39,825 today, compared with $37,389 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 13,368 residents to roughly 13,115. Renters now make up 58.8% of households, compared with 63.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.3% of adults here, versus 15.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17103 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,104/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($39,825/yr), ZIP 17103 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17103 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,104. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17103's median rent of $1,104/mo is $861 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17103 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17103 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #245 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,104/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,104/mo in ZIP 17103. The local median household income is $39,825/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17103?

Rent in ZIP 17103 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17103 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,104/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($39,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17103 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 17103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.8% of ZIP 17103 households are renters, while 41.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 17103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 17103 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17103 is more affordable than Harrisburg overall. At $1,104/mo, it's $257 below the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,104/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 17103's median household income ($39,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17103 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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