The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17061 sells for about $264,900, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $819 a month.
ZIP 17061 — Millersburg
The housing market in 17061 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability compared to the Harrisburg metro area, though the market pace is tempered by the rural nature of the geography.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to the Harrisburg metro center, while remaining within commuting distance for work.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 17.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17061, Dauphin County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Millersburg Area School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the rural Dauphin County educational landscape.
The ZIP code is situated along the Susquehanna River, necessitating awareness of flood-plain management and standard regional insurance requirements for wind and storm coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local small-scale commerce and proximity to the broader Harrisburg employment corridor, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels, with the Millersburg Area School District representing the largest portion of the millage rate.
Residents typically face a 30-45 minute drive to reach the Harrisburg employment core, primarily utilizing PA-147 and US-22/322.
The area features access to the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, along with local community parks and proximity to state game lands for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a mix of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with limited new inventory entering the market.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, healthcare services, and retail, with many residents commuting to Harrisburg for professional and government-sector employment.
Parcels are subject to Millersburg Area School District taxes and standard Dauphin County municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the age of the housing stock, which is predominantly older, traditional construction.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 17061 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and scenic views.
The oldest operating wooden stern-wheel ferry in the United States.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.