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Harrisburg city, PA

ZIP 17102 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17102

17102 has a population of 8,177 with a median age of 34.7 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
26.2%+112% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.4%-39% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.3%+21% vs US avg
x
65+
12.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.3%-16% vs US avg
x
High school
21.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
49.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.8%+201% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.8%+71% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.8%+724% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17102

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.8%+201% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.8%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.8%+69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.8%+724% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,177
Median age34.7
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White56.1%
Hispanic13.7%
Black26.2%
Asian2.4%
Foreign-born41.8%