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ZIP 17111

Pop. 36,744·Dauphin County·116th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,671/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$294
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ZIP 17111 · $1,671
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,650/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
$20,052/yr
At $1,671/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 (+0.7% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17111 (Harrisburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,744
Median income
$86,385
Median age
38.5
Renters
33.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
25.7%
21.9%
14.2%
18.3%
Under 1819.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5421.9%
55–6414.2%
65+18.3%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
55.7%
17.5%
15%
White55.7%
Black17.5%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian15%
Other1%
Education (25+)
31.4%
23.7%
33.5%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
66.5%
33.5%
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17111 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,781 → $86,385
up 12.5%
Population
37,332 → 36,744
down 1.6%
Renter share
32.9% → 33.5%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 33.5%
+0.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $76,781 to $86,385 across the same window, up 12.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 17111 in Harrisburg, PA losing about 588 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17111 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,671/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,385/yr), ZIP 17111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17111 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,671. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17111's median rent of $1,671/mo is $294 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17111 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17111 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #116 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,671/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,671/mo in ZIP 17111. The local median household income is $86,385/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17111?

Rent in ZIP 17111 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17111 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,671/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17111 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.5% of ZIP 17111 households are renters, while 66.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17111 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17111 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17111 is pricier than Harrisburg as a whole. At $1,671/mo, it's $310 above the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,671/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17111's median household income ($86,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17111 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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