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Population and households in ZIP 17090
Household size in ZIP 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 17090 are small: just 2.26 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. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 17090 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, 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 39.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 17090: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a higher 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 17090
Renters in ZIP 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 17090 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in ZIP 17090 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 17090 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. ZIP 17090 has newer homes than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $662 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $850 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $810 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $899 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 17090 costs $899 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $237 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 17090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 17090: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 17090 have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Harrisburg area as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 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 17090
| Period | ZIP 17090 | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 17090 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 62 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 17090 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 17090 | 2.26 | 46.9 | 19.8% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 1986 | $899 | 20.4% | 89.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 17068 | 2.46 | 50.5 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 6.5% | 1975 | $992 | 14.3% | 90.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 17040 | 2.73 | 37.3 | 8.2% | 20.9% | 13.6% | 1970 | $989 | 14.1% | 85.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 17013 | 2.27 | 41.5 | 9.4% | 38.9% | 7.3% | 1968 | $1,243 | 33.5% | 93.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 17024 | 2.87 | 43.5 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 5.6% | 1986 | $884 | 13.6% | 81.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 17072 | 2.41 | 50.2 | 2.6% | 21.3% | 12.5% | 1998 | $1,010 | 48.2% | 96.5% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 17020 | 2.38 | 46.4 | 8.9% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 1971 | $911 | 22.2% | 92.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 17074 | 2.57 | 42.1 | 10.3% | 26.0% | 7.9% | 1970 | $785 | 19.6% | 90.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 17053 | 2.34 | 46.5 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 1974 | $981 | 27.1% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 17050 | 2.59 | 42.7 | 5.0% | 21.9% | 4.5% | 1994 | $1,729 | 53.9% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 17047 | 3.08 | 34.0 | 5.1% | 18.2% | 12.0% | 1975 | $907 | 12.1% | 78.2% | 3.0% |
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 17090. 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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