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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17103

Dauphin County · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Typical home value

$145,864[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.6%
5-year / yr
+9.0%
10-year / yr
+10.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-48.7%
vs metro
-48.3%
vs state
-37.5%
ZIP 17103 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17103 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17103 is worth $145,864 — 48.3% below the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,030 a month — a 8.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,030[2]
Gross yield
8.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,492[3]

#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
13,115[3]
Median household income
$39,825[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Harrisburg HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Harrisburg City SD

    1,333 students

  • Downey Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Harrisburg City SD

    406 students

  • Cougar Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Harrisburg City SD

    322 students

  • Premier Arts and Science CS

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · Premier Arts and Science CS

    163 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 yield8.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$12,357

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$738
Loan principal$116,691
Down payment$29,173
Total interest paid$148,833

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 ratio1.04
Monthly cost to own$1,067
Monthly rent$1,030

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
96th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17103?
The typical home in 17103 is worth $145,864, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17103?
Home values in 17103 are up 10.6% over the past year, and up 9.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17103?
A typical home in 17103 rents for about $1,030 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 17103?
The effective property tax rate in 17103 is 1.7% — roughly $2,492 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17103?
ZIP code 17103 has a population of 13,115 and a median household income of $39,825.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Orwin CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $148,331
    Gross yield
  • Williamstown, PA

    Typical home
    $138,485
    Gross yield
  • Harrisburg, PA

    Typical home
    $132,688
    Gross yield
    11.1%
  • Gratz, PA

    Typical home
    $159,585
    Gross yield
  • Pillow, PA

    Typical home
    $185,010
    Gross yield
  • Steelton, PA

    Typical home
    $186,793
    Gross yield
    7.1%

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