The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17038 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 $977 a month.
ZIP 17038 — Jonestown
The housing market in ZIP 17038 remains stable, characterized by consistent demand and moderate price appreciation. While inventory levels have seen slight increases, the market maintains a balanced dynamic between buyers and sellers, supported by the region's stable government and healthcare-driven economy.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and local commuters seeking a balance between affordability and access to the Harrisburg employment hub, as well as investors targeting stable, long-term rental demand.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 2.6 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 3.0% · poverty 7.3% — 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 6.7%/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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 17038, 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.
Crime trends in the Harrisburg-Carlisle area are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized Pennsylvania metros, with localized variations in urban centers compared to suburban fringes.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by regional districts that maintain moderate performance ratings, with quality varying significantly by specific neighborhood and district boundaries.
The region faces standard mid-Atlantic climate risks, including potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Susquehanna River and typical seasonal wind events.
Economic momentum is driven by the state capital's government sector, a robust healthcare industry, and logistics infrastructure, providing a stable employment base.
Property taxes are levied by a combination of municipal, county, and school district authorities, with rates determined by local millage assessments and subject to state-level homestead exemptions.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major highway corridors like I-81 and I-83 providing connectivity to the Harrisburg employment core.
The area offers access to local community parks, regional trail systems, and proximity to the Susquehanna River for outdoor recreation, alongside suburban shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand supported by the regional workforce, with vacancy rates remaining low and rents reflecting broader metro-wide inflationary trends.
The economy is anchored by state government operations, major healthcare systems, and a growing logistics and distribution sector.
The area is served by a network of state highways and interstates, with limited public transit options primarily focused on the Harrisburg urban core.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of commercial logistics capacity near major highway interchanges.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reassessments to align property values with market trends, utilizing a standard millage-based tax system.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with some areas potentially falling under specific utility or flood control authorities.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood risk and severe weather, with market health remaining stable.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 17038 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 extensive recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
A major multi-use trail network encircling the Harrisburg area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.