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ZIP 17201

Pop. 27,554·Franklin County·217th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$684
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ZIP 17201 · $1,281
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,470/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,372/yr
At $1,281/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17201 (Chambersburg, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,554
Median income
$61,234
Median age
41.2
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
19.6%
22.1%
25%
21.8%
Under 1819.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5425%
55–6411.5%
65+21.8%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
73%
20.3%
White73%
Black6.2%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
42.1%
20.1%
29%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma42.1%
Some college20.1%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17201 in Chambersburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,786 → $61,234
up 16.0%
Population
27,638 → 27,554
down 0.3%
Renter share
52% → 51.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 29%
+2.3 pts
Median age
40.4 → 41.2
+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17201 in Chambersburg, PA now reports about $61,234, up from $52,786 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.7% to 29% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 17201

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17201 covers Chambersburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,281/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,234/yr), ZIP 17201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17201 (Chambersburg, PA) is $1,281. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17201's median rent of $1,281/mo is $684 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17201 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #217 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,281/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,281/mo in ZIP 17201. The local median household income is $61,234/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17201?

Rent in ZIP 17201 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17201 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,281/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($61,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 17201 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 17201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 17201 compare to the rest of Chambersburg?

ZIP 17201 is more affordable than Chambersburg overall. At $1,281/mo, it's $71 below the Chambersburg citywide median of $1,352/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,281/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 17201's median household income ($61,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17201 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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