ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17257

Part of Shippensburg, PA

Pop. 29,204·Cumberland County·234th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,161/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$771

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ZIP 17257 · $1,161

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,780

4 BR+

$1,870

Research median

$1,370/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 17257 changed +7.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,181) is $1,780 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,780); a 4-bedroom is $1,870.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 17257. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,932/yr

At $1,161/mo median

Location

CityShippensburg

StatePA

CountyCumberland County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17257 (Shippensburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,204

Median income

$71,181

Median age

Renters

32.5%

Age distribution

22.5%

30%

20.8%

16.8%

Under 1822.5%

18–3430%

35–5420.8%

55–6410%

65+16.8%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

89%

White89%

Black4.1%

Hispanic3.1%

Asian1.4%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

44%

21%

23.3%

No HS diploma11.7%

HS diploma44%

Some college21%

Bachelor's+23.3%

Housing tenure

67.5%

32.5%

Owner67.5%

Renter32.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17257 in Shippensburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$58,110 → $71,181

up 22.5%

Population

28,509 → 29,204

up 2.4%

Renter share

33.3% → 32.5%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

23.9% → 23.3%

-0.6 pts

Median age

34.8 → 34

-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,110 in 2021 to $71,181 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 28,509 to 29,204 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 17257 covers Shippensburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,161/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($71,181/yr), ZIP 17257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17257?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,161/mo in ZIP 17257. The local median household income is $71,181/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17257?

Rent in ZIP 17257 has risen 7.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 17257 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17257 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #234 of 261 at $1,161/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 17257 changed +7.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.