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Population and households in ZIP 17020
Household size in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 17020 are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17020 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 17020 (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 17020
Renters in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 17020 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 17020 as nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Harrisburg area (6.5%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 17020 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $782 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $809 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $911 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 17020 runs $911 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $242 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 17020
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 17020: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 17020 have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Harrisburg area. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 17020
| Period | ZIP 17020 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 17020 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 17020 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 17020 | 2.38 | 46.4 | 8.9% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 1971 | $911 | 22.2% | 92.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 17069 | 2.23 | 41.0 | 5.4% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 1983 | $967 | 30.1% | 89.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 17018 | 2.15 | 53.9 | 2.9% | 13.2% | 10.9% | 1969 | $1,040 | 38.3% | 96.4% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 17053 | 2.34 | 46.5 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 1974 | $981 | 27.1% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17068 | 2.46 | 50.5 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 6.5% | 1975 | $992 | 14.3% | 90.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 17074 | 2.57 | 42.1 | 10.3% | 26.0% | 7.9% | 1970 | $785 | 19.6% | 90.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 17090 | 2.26 | 46.9 | 19.8% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 1986 | $899 | 20.4% | 89.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 17093 | 1.90 | 26.9 | 5.0% | 16.4% | 12.1% | 1950 | $1,508 | 11.0% | 91.6% | 24.7% |
| ZIP 17032 | 2.35 | 48.1 | 5.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 1978 | $885 | 20.9% | 93.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 17110 | 2.51 | 38.6 | 15.8% | 41.2% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,528 | 38.7% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 17061 | 2.25 | 44.6 | 9.9% | 25.9% | 5.9% | 1966 | $811 | 18.3% | 92.2% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 17020. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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