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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17050

Cumberland County · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Typical home value

$452,639[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+59.3%
vs metro
+60.4%
vs state
+93.8%
ZIP 17050 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17050 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 17050 is worth $452,639 — 60.4% above the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,119 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,119[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,263[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cumberland County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
43,571[3]
Median household income
$113,720[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cumberland County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+773[5]
Moved in
8,049
Moved out
7,276

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
2
  • Cumberland Valley HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cumberland Valley SD

    3,114 students

  • Mountain View MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cumberland Valley SD

    1,387 students

  • Eagle View MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cumberland Valley SD

    1,069 students

  • Winding Creek El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Cumberland Valley SD

    1,041 students

  • Green Ridge El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Cumberland Valley SD

    554 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$25,431

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,289
Loan principal$362,111
Down payment$90,528
Total interest paid$461,853

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.43
Monthly cost to own$3,021
Monthly rent$2,119

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
43rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
17th percentile[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17050?
The typical home in 17050 is worth $452,639, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17050?
Home values in 17050 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17050?
A typical home in 17050 rents for about $2,119 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 17050?
The effective property tax rate in 17050 is 0.9% — roughly $4,263 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17050?
ZIP code 17050 has a population of 43,571 and a median household income of $113,720.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Boiling Springs CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $422,702
    Gross yield
  • Hershey CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $407,345
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $392,856
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Hershey CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $382,078
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Mechanicsburg, PA

    Typical home
    $363,684
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Linglestown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $359,196
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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