Town
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. About 184,296 people live in the 9 ZIP codes with a Harrisburg mailing address. The closest city we profile is Reading, 45 miles away.
Harrisburg ZIP codes
| ZIP | People | Median household income | Median home value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17112 | 38,502 | $103,876 | $313,000 | $1,456 |
| 17111 | 36,744 | $86,385 | $235,500 | $1,376 |
| 17109 | 27,466 | $71,833 | $215,900 | $1,328 |
| 17110 | 27,364 | $80,699 | $222,900 | $1,449 |
| 17104 | 18,541 | $46,510 | $104,800 | $963 |
| 17103 | 13,115 | $39,825 | $137,900 | $917 |
| 17113 | 11,724 | $68,244 | $161,800 | $1,216 |
| 17102 | 8,118 | $54,573 | $193,700 | $1,111 |
| 17101 | 2,722 | $50,878 | n/a | $1,107 |
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, by ZIP code. A ZIP code can reach past the town line.
Cities near Harrisburg
| City | Distance | Population | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 45 mi | 95,832 | $121,300 |
| Frederick, MD | 69 mi | 92,059 | $401,500 |
| Allentown, PA | 71 mi | 126,044 | $206,600 |
| Baltimore, MD | 73 mi | 569,997 | $229,600 |
| Wilmington, DE | 77 mi | 73,512 | $231,400 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 77 mi | 79,644 | $260,400 |
Straight-line distance between town and city centers.
Airports near Harrisburg
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg International Airport MDT | 10 mi | 727,163 |
| Lancaster Airport LNS | 30 mi | 8,417 |
| State College Regional Airport SCE | 66 mi | 134,128 |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI | 80 mi | 13,221,461 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Harrisburg
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Area Community College | 6 mi | 9,533 | $10,627 | 21% |
| Dickinson College | 23 mi | 2,273 | $28,634 | 74% |
| Messiah University | 16 mi | 2,259 | $25,955 | 78% |
| Elizabethtown College | 17 mi | 1,868 | $25,682 | 82% |
| Lebanon Valley College | 15 mi | 1,684 | $28,059 | 69% |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 7 mi | 615 | $14,133 | 36% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Parks and sights near Harrisburg
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- York College of Pennsylvania 27 miles
- Messiah University 16 miles
- Dickinson College 23 miles
- Susquehanna University 32 miles
- Lebanon Valley College 15 miles
- Elizabethtown College 17 miles
- Franklin and Marshall College 32 miles
- Lancaster Bible College 32 miles
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Town location and mailing names from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).