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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17101

Dauphin County · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Typical home value

$215,844[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-24.0%
vs metro
-23.5%
vs state
-7.6%
ZIP 17101 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17101 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 17101 is worth $215,844 — 23.5% below the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dauphin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
2,722[3]
Median household income
$50,878[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Dauphin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-453[5]
Moved in
7,864
Moved out
8,317

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
2
  • Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp

    High · Grades 9–12 · Harrisburg City SD

    323 students

  • Capital Area School for the Arts CS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Capital Area School for the Arts CS

    168 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,091
Loan principal$172,675
Down payment$43,169
Total interest paid$220,238

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,487
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17101?
The typical home in 17101 is worth $215,844, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17101?
Home values in 17101 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
Who lives in 17101?
ZIP code 17101 has a population of 2,722 and a median household income of $50,878.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • PA

    Typical home
    $224,744
    Gross yield
  • Millersburg, PA

    Typical home
    $225,729
    Gross yield
  • Harrisburg, PA

    Typical home
    $202,714
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Blain, PA

    Typical home
    $201,168
    Gross yield
  • Gratz, PA

    Typical home
    $199,267
    Gross yield
  • Highspire, PA

    Typical home
    $192,499
    Gross yield

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