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Population and households in ZIP 17034
Household size in ZIP 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 17034 is a place of small households, averaging 2.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 17034 is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 17034: 17.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 17034
Renters in ZIP 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.3% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.6% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 17034 rent: 60.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 53.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 17034: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Harrisburg area.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 17034 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $635 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,043 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$409 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 17034 pays $1,043 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 17034
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 17034: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 17034 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Harrisburg area.
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 17034
| Period | ZIP 17034 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 17034 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. The Harrisburg area as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 17034 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 17034 | 2.03 | 36.8 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,043 | 13.4% | 93.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 17057 | 2.22 | 40.0 | 11.9% | 33.4% | 7.6% | 1972 | $1,145 | 28.1% | 93.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 17113 | 2.58 | 36.5 | 19.5% | 39.2% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,219 | 18.9% | 87.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 17319 | 2.64 | 40.9 | 12.5% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1987 | $1,138 | 24.3% | 95.2% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 17111 | 2.48 | 40.2 | 8.7% | 30.9% | 4.3% | 1976 | $1,406 | 33.3% | 88.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 17070 | 2.42 | 41.8 | 8.8% | 23.9% | 3.6% | 1968 | $1,203 | 37.7% | 94.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 17104 | 2.69 | 33.8 | 24.0% | 55.9% | 9.9% | 1952 | $935 | 15.6% | 77.4% | 19.4% |
| ZIP 17036 | 2.46 | 40.6 | 8.0% | 28.0% | 4.2% | 1986 | $1,471 | 58.8% | 97.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 17109 | 2.56 | 37.9 | 16.2% | 49.7% | 7.0% | 1966 | $1,351 | 25.8% | 88.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 17103 | 2.59 | 32.4 | 26.7% | 58.0% | 8.3% | 1952 | $936 | 20.5% | 82.7% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 17370 | 2.64 | 41.1 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 1984 | $1,136 | 21.0% | 94.5% | 5.9% |
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 17034. 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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