ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17055

Part of Mechanicsburg, PA

Pop. 42,006·Cumberland County·76th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,834/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$98

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 17055 · $1,834

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,670

3 BR

$2,140

4 BR+

$2,210

Research median

$1,670/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 17055 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 17055 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,077) is $2,477 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,210).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 17011, 5 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,487/mo), about $4,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 17055. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,008/yr

At $1,834/mo median

Location

CityMechanicsburg

StatePA

CountyCumberland County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17055 (Mechanicsburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

42,006

Median income

$99,077

Median age

41.4

Renters

29.2%

Age distribution

19.9%

20.8%

23.2%

13.3%

22.7%

Under 1819.9%

18–3420.8%

35–5423.2%

55–6413.3%

65+22.7%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

86.8%

White86.8%

Black4%

Hispanic3.5%

Asian2.8%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

24.3%

24.4%

48.3%

No HS diploma3%

HS diploma24.3%

Some college24.4%

Bachelor's+48.3%

Housing tenure

70.8%

29.2%

Owner70.8%

Renter29.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 17055 in Mechanicsburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,653 → $1,834

up 10.9%

Income

$81,525 → $99,077

up 21.5%

Population

38,912 → 42,006

up 8.0%

Renter share

28.7% → 29.2%

+0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

44.9% → 48.3%

+3.4 pts

Median age

42.7 → 41.4

-1.3 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 17055 in Mechanicsburg, PA has climbed by $181 per month, settling near $1,834 after starting the period at $1,653. Census figures show median household income at $99,077 today, compared with $81,525 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 10.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,912 to 42,006 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.9% to 48.3%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 17055 covers Mechanicsburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,834/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,077/yr), ZIP 17055 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17055?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,834/mo in ZIP 17055. The local median household income is $99,077/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17055?

Rent in ZIP 17055 has risen 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 17055 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17055 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 261 at $1,834/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 17055 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.