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ZIP 17241

Part of Newville, PA
Pop. 11,181·Cumberland County·248th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,230/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
-$735
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ZIP 17241 · $1,230
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$14,760/yr
At $1,230/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17241 (Newville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,181
Median income
$75,500
Median age
41.6
Renters
23.2%
Age distribution
23.4%
18.9%
25.2%
14.1%
18.4%
Under 1823.4%
18–3418.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.1%
65+18.4%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
94.1%
White94.1%
Black0.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian0.5%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
12.1%
49.4%
20.1%
18.4%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma49.4%
Some college20.1%
Bachelor's+18.4%
Housing tenure
76.8%
23.2%
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17241 in Newville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,228 → $75,500
up 19.4%
Population
11,192 → 11,181
down 0.1%
Renter share
22.7% → 23.2%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 18.4%
+2.4 pts
Median age
43.4 → 41.6
-1.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,228 in 2021 to $75,500 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16% to 18.4% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 17241

Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 17241 covers Newville, PA. The median rent here is $1,230/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($75,500/yr), ZIP 17241 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 17241?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17241 (Newville, PA) is $1,230. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17241 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17241's median rent of $1,230/mo is $735 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17241 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17241 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #248 out of 290 ZIPs at $1,230/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17241?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,230/mo in ZIP 17241. The local median household income is $75,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17241?

Rent in ZIP 17241 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17241 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17241 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,230/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($75,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17241 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17241 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of ZIP 17241 households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17241 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17241 compare to the rest of Newville?

ZIP 17241 is more affordable than Newville overall. At $1,230/mo, it's $95 below the Newville citywide median of $1,325/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17241 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17241 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,230/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 17241's median household income ($75,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17241 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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