The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17089 sells for about $305,000, or $180 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 17089 — Camp Hill
The housing market in ZIP 17089 shows resilience with a 5.2% year-over-year increase in closed sale prices, despite a slight decline in listing prices. Inventory remains tight, supporting a seller-leaning environment with a low months-of-supply metric. Market activity is bolstered by the area's stable employment base centered around the airport and university.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with convenient access to major transportation hubs and educational institutions.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.0% — 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 6.4%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17089, Dauphin County PA
The area is served by the Central Dauphin School District, which maintains a standard academic profile consistent with suburban Harrisburg.
The township faces moderate flood risk due to its proximity to the Susquehanna River, with standard insurance requirements for properties in designated floodplains.
Economic momentum is driven by the presence of Harrisburg International Airport and Penn State Harrisburg, which serve as major regional anchors.
Property taxes are levied by the township, county, and school district; rates are determined by assessed value and millage rates set annually by local governing bodies.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-76 and I-283, providing efficient transit corridors to downtown Harrisburg and the broader regional employment core.
The area features access to the Susquehanna River for water-based recreation and proximity to local parks and trails, with retail shopping hubs located along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by university students and airport-related personnel, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the aviation sector via the international airport and higher education through Penn State Harrisburg, supported by a mix of industrial and service-sector businesses.
The area is well-connected by major highway corridors including I-81, I-83, and I-283, facilitating regional transit.
Recent planning efforts focus on balancing industrial data center growth with residential zoning protections.
Dauphin County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district, county, and township tax levies, with specific utility districts managing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk assessments and proximity to the Susquehanna River.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and World Population Review.
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.
Major regional aviation hub located within the township.
University campus serving as a major local anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.