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ZIP 17050

Pop. 43,571·Cumberland County·39th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,142/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$177
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ZIP 17050 · $2,142
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,880/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
$25,704/yr
At $2,142/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17050 (Mechanicsburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,571
Median income
$113,720
Median age
41.7
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
23.5%
15.9%
29%
13.9%
17.8%
Under 1823.5%
18–3415.9%
35–5429%
55–6413.9%
65+17.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
17.1%
White72.8%
Black1.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian17.1%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
22.6%
19.8%
54%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+54%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17050 in Mechanicsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,530 → $2,142
up 40.0%
Income
$100,364 → $113,720
up 13.3%
Population
41,723 → 43,571
up 4.4%
Renter share
22.6% → 21.4%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
52% → 54%
+2.0 pts
Median age
41 → 41.7
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 17050 in Mechanicsburg, PA stood at $1,530 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,142, reflecting a 40.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17050 in Mechanicsburg, PA now reports about $113,720, up from $100,364 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 41,723 residents to roughly 43,571. College-educated residents now make up 54% of adults here, versus 52% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 17050 in Mechanicsburg, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17050 covers Mechanicsburg, PA. The median rent here is $2,142/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($113,720/yr), ZIP 17050 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17050?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17050 (Mechanicsburg, PA) is $2,142. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17050 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17050's median rent of $2,142/mo is $177 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17050 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17050 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #39 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,142/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17050?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,142/mo in ZIP 17050. The local median household income is $113,720/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17050?

Rent in ZIP 17050 has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17050 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17050 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,142/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($113,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17050 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17050 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 17050 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17050 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17050 compare to the rest of Mechanicsburg?

ZIP 17050 is pricier than Mechanicsburg as a whole. At $2,142/mo, it's $171 above the Mechanicsburg citywide median of $1,971/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17050 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17050 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,142/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17050's median household income ($113,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17050 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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