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Affordable Housing Analysis in Zip Code 17103: A 30-Year Perspective on LIHTC Impact in Harrisburg
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 17103 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, presents a distinct affordable housing situation. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program has financed 7 affordable housing units in this area, all classified as low-income units. These LIHTC-funded units constitute approximately 0.17% of the total housing inventory, based on an estimated 4,078 housing units in the zip code.
The LIHTC program has allocated $7,669 in tax credits to projects in zip code 17103. This equates to an average of $1,095.57 in federal funding per unit. The area's history of LIHTC-funded affordable housing dates back to 1988, with the most recent project completed in 1989. This indicates that affordable housing has been present in the area for over three decades.
The late 1980s experienced the most LIHTC activity in this zip code. Significant projects from this period include "87 Disbrow St" and "North 18Th St," both completed in 1988, and "35 N 17Th St" and "1214A Bailey St," finished in 1989. Regarding unit types, the data indicates that at least 3 of the units are three-bedroom apartments, suggesting a focus on accommodating families or larger households.
Over the past decade, the population of zip code 17103 has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 9,993 and 10,874 residents. The median income has shown a gradual increase from $38,061 in 2013 to $42,279 in 2022, indicating a modest economic improvement in the area.
Racial demographics have shifted slightly, with the Black population decreasing from 57% in 2013 to 49% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 14% to 24% during the same period. The White population has remained relatively stable at around 17-21%.
Despite these demographic changes, there have been no new LIHTC projects in the last decade. This could be attributed to various factors, including potential changes in local housing policies, availability of other affordable housing programs, or shifts in funding priorities.
The LIHTC program has played a role in providing affordable housing in zip code 17103, albeit on a limited scale. With 7 units funded since the late 1980s, the program's impact represents a small fraction of the estimated housing inventory. The area has experienced modest income growth and demographic shifts over the past decade, particularly in its Hispanic population. While the LIHTC-funded housing stock has remained unchanged in recent years, this analysis provides a foundation for understanding the affordable housing landscape in this Harrisburg zip code.
