ZIP Code 17120 in Harrisburg, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Names to Avoid:
Hbg, State Of Pennsylvania
County:Dauphin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:3:31:19 PM
Population:4 [See All]
Area Codes:223 / 717
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:40.2682, -76.8822
Land Area:0.092 sq mi
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17120 - Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

Harrisburg, PA | Dauphin County | Government State

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

Entity TypeGovernment State
LocationHarrisburg, PA
CountyDauphin
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates40.2655, -76.8825
CoverageCampus (Boundary covers 0.11 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Unique postal code for state agency
  • USPS Post Office classification
  • 63 buildings including Air & Water Poll Communications, Attorney General, Auditor General and more
  • Mail serves 17 business establishments employing around 145 people
  • Located in the Harrisburg, PA metro area
  • Capitol designed by Joseph Huston; dedicated October 4, 1906
  • TR called it 'most beautiful State Capitol he had ever seen'
Entity Type
Government State
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
Downtown Harrisburg
Buildings
63

About ZIP Code 17120

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, seat of the Commonwealth government, operates under dedicated ZIP code 17120 in Downtown Harrisburg. The Main Capitol Building, designed by Joseph Huston and dedicated on October 4, 1906, houses the Pennsylvania General Assembly including the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the Governor's Office and Lieutenant Governor's Office. President Theodore Roosevelt called the building the most beautiful State Capitol he had ever seen.

The 0.11-square-mile postal boundary encompasses 141 delivery codes across 63 identified buildings. Postal records identify key state agencies including the Attorney General, Auditor General, Department of Health, Department of Treasury, Insurance Department, and Pennsylvania State Library. The Capitol Complex includes the Forum Building, Finance Building, Health and Welfare Building, Labor and Industry Building, and the William Penn Memorial Museum.

Census County Business Patterns data shows 17 establishments with 145 employees within this ZIP code. This dedicated postal designation has served the seat of Pennsylvania government for over two decades.

Census Data
Population:4
Median Age:42.5
Housing Units:1
Business Data
Establishments:17
Employment:145

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

Air & Water Poll Communications on State Capitol Building Attorney General on Strawberry Auditor General on Auditor General Board Finance Revenue on Finance Building Board of Claims on State Capitol Building

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
HARRISBURG, PA 17120
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 17120 has 4 residents and 1 households (average 4.00 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 25.0% male and 75.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 75.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:43.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:1Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:4.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------4--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.5

Male Median Age: 46.5

Female Median Age: 41.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000000100000000
Female000000012000000000
Total000000012100000000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:125.00%46.5 years
Females:375.00%41.5 years
Total:4100%42.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 17120 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 149 people with an annual payroll of $20,177,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:260Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:21Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,406,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$20,177,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:149Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17120 is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. This area has a population of 549,475 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 17120. It covers 0.092 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:549,475Source: Census
MSA:Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.092 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8378.06 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4232800Source: Census
Place Name:Harrisburg city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


17121 | | 17113

Schools in ZIP Code 17120


We could not locate which school district 17120 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Benjamin Franklin Sch 1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
District: Harrisburg City School DistrictNearby
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs 150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
District: UnknownNearby
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Cs 1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
District: UnknownNearby
Downey Sch 1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
District: Harrisburg City School DistrictNearby
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp 215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
District: Harrisburg City School DistrictNearby
New City School Dba Logos Harrisburg 251 Verbeke St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Worship Academy School Of The Arts 415 Market St Ste 304
Harrisburg, PA 17101
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Stephen's Episcopal School 215 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17120


Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology 326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2208
Type: Post Secondary
Upmc Shadyside - At Upmc Harrisburg Strawberry Square 320 Market Street, Suite 180
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2225
Type: Post Secondary
Harrisburg Area Community College 1 Hacc Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
Type: Post Secondary
Barber And Beauty Academy Of Pennsylvania 3849-C Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg 3941 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education-Central Office 2300 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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