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ZIP 17057

Pop. 23,560·Dauphin County·209th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,322/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$643
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ZIP 17057 · $1,322
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,450/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
$15,864/yr
At $1,322/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDauphin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17057 (Middletown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,560
Median income
$73,407
Median age
39.8
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
19.5%
27.1%
20.3%
14.8%
18.3%
Under 1819.5%
18–3427.1%
35–5420.3%
55–6414.8%
65+18.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
White77.1%
Black5.8%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian2.8%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
40.2%
25.8%
27.2%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17057 in Middletown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,571 → $73,407
up 5.5%
Population
23,399 → 23,560
up 0.7%
Renter share
30.3% → 33.4%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 27.2%
+2.9 pts
Median age
39.3 → 39.8
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,407 today, compared with $69,571 five years earlier. About 33.4% of households rent today, against 30.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.3% to 27.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17057 covers Middletown, PA. The median rent here is $1,322/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($73,407/yr), ZIP 17057 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17057?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17057 (Middletown, PA) is $1,322. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17057 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17057's median rent of $1,322/mo is $643 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17057 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17057 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #209 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,322/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17057?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,322/mo in ZIP 17057. The local median household income is $73,407/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17057?

Rent in ZIP 17057 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17057 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17057 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,322/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($73,407/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17057 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17057 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of ZIP 17057 households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17057 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17057 compare to the rest of Middletown?

ZIP 17057 sits right at the Middletown citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17057 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17057 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,322/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 17057's median household income ($73,407/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17057 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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