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ZIP 16127

Pop. 15,117·Mercer County·270th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$772/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$1,193
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 16127 · $772
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$9,264/yr
At $772/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMercer County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 16127 (Grove City, PA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,117
Median income
$72,429
Median age
35.1
Renters
24.8%
Age distribution
17.3%
32.6%
19%
12.5%
18.5%
Under 1817.3%
18–3432.6%
35–5419%
55–6412.5%
65+18.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
91.5%
White91.5%
Black2%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian1.2%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
33.2%
22.3%
38.7%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
75.2%
24.8%
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 16127 in Grove City, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,538 → $72,429
up 10.5%
Population
15,466 → 15,117
down 2.3%
Renter share
27.9% → 24.8%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32.5% → 38.7%
+6.2 pts
Median age
35.9 → 35.1
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 16127 in Grove City, PA now reports about $72,429, up from $65,538 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,466 to 15,117 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 24.8% of households rent today, against 27.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.5% to 38.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 16127 covers Grove City, PA. The median rent here is $772/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($72,429/yr), ZIP 16127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 16127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 16127 (Grove City, PA) is $772. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 16127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 16127's median rent of $772/mo is $1,193 (61%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 16127 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16127 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #270 out of 270 ZIPs at $772/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 16127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $31,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $772/mo in ZIP 16127. The local median household income is $72,429/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16127?

Rent in ZIP 16127 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 16127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 16127 is considered very affordable for renters. At $772/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($72,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 16127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 16127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.8% of ZIP 16127 households are renters, while 75.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 16127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 16127 compare to the rest of Grove City?

ZIP 16127 sits right at the Grove City citywide median of $772/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 16127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 16127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $772/mo, rent takes ~13% of ZIP 16127's median household income ($72,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 16127 13%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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