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ZIP 17109

Pop. 27,466·Dauphin County·200th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,344/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$621
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17109 · $1,344
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,560/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
$16,128/yr
At $1,344/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
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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 (+4.3% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17109 (Harrisburg, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,466
Median income
$71,833
Median age
35.2
Renters
48%
Age distribution
26.7%
23.1%
21.5%
16.9%
Under 1826.7%
18–3423.1%
35–5421.5%
55–6411.7%
65+16.9%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
46.3%
25.6%
13.7%
White46.3%
Black25.6%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian11.1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
35.1%
27.5%
26.9%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
52%
48%
Owner52%
Renter48%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17109 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,454 → $71,833
up 20.8%
Population
25,538 → 27,466
up 7.5%
Renter share
44.5% → 48%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 26.9%
-1.1 pts
Median age
37.8 → 35.2
-2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $71,833 today, compared with $59,454 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 25,538 to 27,466 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.5% change. About 48% of households rent today, against 44.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17109 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,344/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($71,833/yr), ZIP 17109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17109 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,344. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17109's median rent of $1,344/mo is $621 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17109 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #200 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,344/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,344/mo in ZIP 17109. The local median household income is $71,833/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17109?

Rent in ZIP 17109 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,344/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($71,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48% of ZIP 17109 households are renters, while 52% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17109 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17109 is more affordable than Harrisburg overall. At $1,344/mo, it's $17 below the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,344/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 17109's median household income ($71,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17109 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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