17103 Property Tax Rate
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Part of Dauphin County
Effective Tax Rate
2.46%
1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,777
$231/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,777
Monthly
$231
Eff. Rate
2.46%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 17103 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$231/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
1.11 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.34%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $282, about 10% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Dauphin County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 17103 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$282 tax MOE, 10% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Dauphin County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 17103
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $113,100, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 2.46%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Pennsylvania and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $231 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Dauphin County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 17103 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 17103
2.46%
Effective rate
Pennsylvania Avg
1.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Pennsylvania
Higher than 98% of ZIP codes in Pennsylvania(98th percentile, 1,638 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 17103
Property owners in ZIP code 17103 (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,777/year in property taxes on homes valued at $113,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.46%, which is 83% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 17103 is approximately $231, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dauphin County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 17103 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 16502 (2.46%) and 15691 (2.45%).
In Harrisburg, property taxes represent approximately 6.7% of the median household income of $41,383, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Pennsylvania property is reassessed at fair market value according to your county's assessment cycle; Dauphin County applies a triennial (three-year) reassessment, meaning your assessed value may not change until the next reassessment period unless significant improvements are made. If you are a senior (65+), widow/widower, or disabled person earning ≤$35,000, file for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30 to receive a rebate of up to $975. Confirm with the Dauphin County Assessor which school district serves your property and apply for that district's Homestead Exclusion (amounts vary by district) within 30 days of purchase to reduce school operating taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$282. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 17103 is part of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
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Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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17110
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0.88 percentage points lower than ZIP 17103.
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17113
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0.70 percentage points lower than ZIP 17103.
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1.75%
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0.66 percentage points lower than ZIP 17103.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.