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ZIP 17257

Pop. 29,204·Cumberland County·219th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,264/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$701
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ZIP 17257 · $1,264
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,168/yr
At $1,264/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.4% 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
34
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17257 covers Shippensburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,264/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($71,181/yr), ZIP 17257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17257?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17257 (Shippensburg, PA) is $1,264. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17257 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17257's median rent of $1,264/mo is $701 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17257 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17257 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #219 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,264/mo.

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 $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in ZIP 17257. The local median household income is $71,181/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17257?

Rent in ZIP 17257 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17257 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17257 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,264/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($71,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17257 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17257 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of ZIP 17257 households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17257 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17257 compare to the rest of Shippensburg?

ZIP 17257 sits right at the Shippensburg citywide median of $1,264/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17257 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17257 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,264/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17257's median household income ($71,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17257 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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