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ZIP 17104

Pop. 18,541·Dauphin County·232nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,202/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$763
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ZIP 17104 · $1,202
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,260/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
$14,424/yr
At $1,202/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17104 (Harrisburg, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,541
Median income
$46,510
Median age
35.6
Renters
54.4%
Age distribution
29.6%
19.3%
27.2%
13.8%
Under 1829.6%
18–3419.3%
35–5427.2%
55–6410.2%
65+13.8%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
25.9%
39.3%
36.7%
White25.9%
Black39.3%
Hispanic36.7%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
20.2%
39.5%
23.2%
17.1%
No HS diploma20.2%
HS diploma39.5%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+17.1%
Housing tenure
45.6%
54.4%
Owner45.6%
Renter54.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17104 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,466 → $46,510
up 9.5%
Population
20,112 → 18,541
down 7.8%
Renter share
63.1% → 54.4%
-8.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.1% → 17.1%
+3.0 pts
Median age
29.5 → 35.6
+6.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,466 to $46,510 across the same window, up 9.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,112 to 18,541 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% change. About 54.4% of households rent today, against 63.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.1% to 17.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17104 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,202/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($46,510/yr), ZIP 17104 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 17104?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17104 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,202. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17104's median rent of $1,202/mo is $763 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17104 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17104 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #232 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,202/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,202/mo in ZIP 17104. The local median household income is $46,510/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17104?

Rent in ZIP 17104 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17104 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,202/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($46,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17104 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 17104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.4% of ZIP 17104 households are renters, while 45.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 17104 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 17104 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17104 is more affordable than Harrisburg overall. At $1,202/mo, it's $159 below the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17104 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,202/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 17104's median household income ($46,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17104 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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