ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 16127

Part of Grove City, PA

Pop. 15,117·Mercer County·238th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,116/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

-$816

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ZIP 16127 · $1,116

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 16127 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,429) is $1,811 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,570).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 16127. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,392/yr

At $1,116/mo median

Location

CityGrove City

StatePA

CountyMercer County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +2.2% 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%

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 16127 covers Grove City, PA. The median rent here is $1,116/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($72,429/yr), ZIP 16127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,116/mo in ZIP 16127. The local median household income is $72,429/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16127?

Rent in ZIP 16127 has risen 4.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 16127 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16127 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #238 of 261 at $1,116/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 16127 changed +4.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.