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Harrisburg city, PA

ZIP 17103 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17103

17103 has a population of 12,774 with a median age of 27.9 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.0%-55% vs US avg
x
Black
52.7%+325% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
31.0%+66% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
34.5%+57% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
8.9%-45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.9%+25% vs US avg
x
High school
35.2%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
31.4%+173% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.5%+314% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.6%+253% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.1%+609% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 17103

Poverty Rate
31.4%+173% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.5%+314% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.6%+253% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.2%+28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
37.4%+220% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
41.1%+609% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,774
Median age27.9
Poverty rate31.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.0%
Hispanic31.0%
Black52.7%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born57.5%