The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17104 sells for about $138,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $963 a month.
ZIP 17104 — Harrisburg
The 17104 housing market remains an affordable segment within the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area, characterized by a median listing price of $138,000. While the broader metro area shows some price volatility, this ZIP maintains steady activity driven by its urban location and lower entry price point. Market conditions are currently balanced, favoring neither buyers nor sellers excessively.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, investors, and renters seeking affordable urban housing options within the Harrisburg metropolitan area.
Median prices moved down 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 15.6% · poverty 29.6% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17104, Dauphin County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Property taxes are assessed by Dauphin County and the City of Harrisburg, with rates determined by local millage levies on assessed property values.
The ZIP code is centrally located in Harrisburg, providing short commute times to the downtown employment core via local surface streets and proximity to major regional highways.
The area features access to local parks and urban amenities within the city of Harrisburg, including proximity to the Susquehanna River waterfront and various community centers.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and a median rent of approximately $1,600 per month, serving a significant renter population.
The local economy is anchored by state government operations, healthcare, and education sectors within the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area.
The area is served by local bus transit and provides easy access to I-83 and I-81, facilitating regional connectivity.
Dauphin County utilizes a mass appraisal system for property tax assessments based on fair market value.
Parcels are subject to Harrisburg School District taxes and municipal levies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 17104.
A historic residential community and park area known for its green space.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).