ZIP Code 17112: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA

Total population: 38,502 Household income: $103,876 Rent: $1,456

Overview

Total population

38,502

Rent

$1,456

Year built

1986

Household income

$103,876

Per capita income

$54,475

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

32%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Pennsylvania

County

Dauphin County

City

West Hanover Township

Total population

38,502

Adults over 25

28,342

Total households

15,960

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$103,876

Per capita income

$54,475

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

32%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,456

Year built

1986

Households that rent

16.9%

Households that own

83.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

79.2%

Black

7.7%

Asian

7.6%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,768 (79.4%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

4,082 (20.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

18.9%

High school graduate or GED

24.3%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

44%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 17112 with: Dauphin County, PA Harrisburg metro area, PA Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 17112

Total population38,502

Rent$1,456

Year built1986

Household income$103,876

Per capita income$54,475

Poverty rate4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Dauphin County, PA

Total population289,593

Rent$1,217

Year built1972

Household income$76,242

Per capita income$42,294

Poverty rate12.9%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Harrisburg Metro Area, PA

Total population604,155

Rent$1,212

Year built1975

Household income$80,919

Per capita income$43,785

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639

Rent$1,209

Year built1965

Household income$77,971

Per capita income$44,355

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP17112	CountyDauphin, PA	Metro AreaHarrisburg metro area, PA	StatePennsylvania	CountryUnited States
Total population	38,502	289,593	604,155	13,018,639	334,922,499
Rent	$1,456	$1,217	$1,212	$1,209	$1,413
Year built	1986	1972	1975	1965	1980
Household income	$103,876	$76,242	$80,919	$77,971	$80,734
Per capita income	$54,475	$42,294	$43,785	$44,355	$44,673
Poverty rate	4%	12.9%	10.1%	11.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.1%	3.3%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 17112

Rent & Income

In 17112, the typical monthly rent is $1,456 and the typical household income is $103,876. Rent here is higher than Pennsylvania, and household income is higher than Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 16.9% of households. Around 32% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 44% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 17112 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 17112 — Poverty

How ZIP 17112 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,456	75 / 107	from lower rent	$725 – $2,177
Household income	$103,876	26 / 107	from higher income	$31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate	4%	5 / 107	from lower poverty	2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 17112

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 17112 places 75th out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. Throughout Pennsylvania, numbers span from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 26th out of 107 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 17112 comes 5th out of 107 ZIP Codes. In Pennsylvania as a whole, the range goes from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 17112 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,456 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 17112

Annual Household Income: $103,876

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 17112

Estimated Rate: 4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 17112

In ZIP Code 17112, households that rent: 2,693 (16.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,693	16.9%
Owner-Occupied	13,267	83.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 17112

In ZIP Code 17112, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 862 (32%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	862	32%
Other renter households	1,831	68%
Total renter households	2,693	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 17112

Less than High School: 5,363 people (18.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,877 people (24.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,626 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,476 people (44%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,342

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.