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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17109

Dauphin County · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Typical home value

$263,649[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-7.2%
vs metro
-6.6%
vs state
+12.9%
ZIP 17109 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17109 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17109 is worth $263,649 — 6.6% below the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,362 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,362[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,095[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
27,466[3]
Median household income
$71,833[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
10
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
3
  • Central Dauphin East SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Central Dauphin SD

    1,596 students

  • Dauphin County Technical School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dauphin County Technical School

    1,175 students

  • Central Dauphin MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Central Dauphin SD

    855 students

  • Sara Lindemuth El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Susquehanna Township SD

    789 students

  • Susquehanna Twp HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Susquehanna Township SD

    774 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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$16,347

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$1,333
Loan principal$210,919
Down payment$52,730
Total interest paid$269,016

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 ratio1.33
Monthly cost to own$1,810
Monthly rent$1,362

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
39th percentile[2]
Property tax
56th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17109?
The typical home in 17109 is worth $263,649, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17109?
Home values in 17109 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17109?
A typical home in 17109 rents for about $1,362 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 17109?
The effective property tax rate in 17109 is 1.2% — roughly $3,095 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17109?
ZIP code 17109 has a population of 27,466 and a median household income of $71,833.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Middletown, PA

    Typical home
    $263,669
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Harrisburg, PA

    Typical home
    $265,803
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Newport, PA

    Typical home
    $259,540
    Gross yield
  • Lemoyne, PA

    Typical home
    $270,278
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $255,495
    Gross yield
  • Liverpool, PA

    Typical home
    $273,002
    Gross yield

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