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Population and households in ZIP 17053
Household size in ZIP 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 17053 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.37 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17053 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, 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 42.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 17053: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 52 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 17053
Renters in ZIP 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.3% of households in ZIP 17053 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, 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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 17053: just 3.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 62 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 17053 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,067 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,198 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $946 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $981 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$86 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 17053 runs $981 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $86 a month since 2006–10, down 8%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
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 17053
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 17053 (27.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 17053 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 17053
| Period | ZIP 17053 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 17053 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 55 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 17053 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 17053 | 2.34 | 46.5 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 1974 | $981 | 27.1% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17093 | 1.90 | 26.9 | 5.0% | 16.4% | 12.1% | 1950 | $1,508 | 11.0% | 91.6% | 24.7% |
| ZIP 17025 | 2.42 | 40.1 | 6.5% | 26.6% | 3.5% | 1982 | $1,488 | 36.0% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 17018 | 2.15 | 53.9 | 2.9% | 13.2% | 10.9% | 1969 | $1,040 | 38.3% | 96.4% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 17110 | 2.51 | 38.6 | 15.8% | 41.2% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,528 | 38.7% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 17050 | 2.59 | 42.7 | 5.0% | 21.9% | 4.5% | 1994 | $1,729 | 53.9% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 17020 | 2.38 | 46.4 | 8.9% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 1971 | $911 | 22.2% | 92.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 17102 | 1.71 | 38.0 | 7.1% | 68.8% | 8.6% | 1948 | $1,146 | 49.3% | 90.9% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 17120 | 1.27 | 34.1 | 1.3% | 95.1% | 7.6% | 1938 | $975 | 28.3% | 89.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 17011 | 2.53 | 40.4 | 7.3% | 29.3% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,387 | 47.3% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 17101 | 1.33 | 33.0 | 3.4% | 94.3% | 8.4% | 1960 | $1,197 | 48.5% | 93.1% | 6.9% |
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 17053. 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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