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ZIP 17112

Pop. 38,502·Dauphin County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,653/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$312
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17112 · $1,653
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,750/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,836/yr
At $1,653/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
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Rents are softening (up only 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17112 (Harrisburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,502
Median income
$103,876
Median age
44.7
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
21.2%
14.5%
28%
14.4%
21.8%
Under 1821.2%
18–3414.5%
35–5428%
55–6414.4%
65+21.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White79.2%
Black7.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian7.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
24.3%
26.7%
44%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17112 in Harrisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,022 → $103,876
up 16.7%
Population
37,299 → 38,502
up 3.2%
Renter share
16.8% → 16.9%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.7% → 44%
+2.3 pts

Median household income rose from $89,022 to $103,876 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. The population has grown by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 37,299 residents to roughly 38,502. College-educated residents now make up 44% of adults here, versus 41.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17112 covers Harrisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,653/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($103,876/yr), ZIP 17112 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17112?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17112 (Harrisburg, PA) is $1,653. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17112 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17112's median rent of $1,653/mo is $312 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17112 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17112 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #123 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,653/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17112?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,653/mo in ZIP 17112. The local median household income is $103,876/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17112?

Rent in ZIP 17112 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17112 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17112 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,653/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($103,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17112 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17112 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 17112 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17112 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17112 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 17112 is pricier than Harrisburg as a whole. At $1,653/mo, it's $292 above the Harrisburg citywide median of $1,361/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17112 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17112 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,653/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 17112's median household income ($103,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17112 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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