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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17055

Cumberland County · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Typical home value

$363,684[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+28.0%
vs metro
+28.9%
vs state
+55.7%
ZIP 17055 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17055 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17055 is worth $363,684 — 28.9% above the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,775 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,775[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,664[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
42,006[3]
Median household income
$99,077[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
7
Middle
1
High
1
  • Mechanicsburg Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mechanicsburg Area SD

    1,371 students

  • Mechanicsburg MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mechanicsburg Area SD

    1,131 students

  • Elmwood Academy

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Mechanicsburg Area SD

    720 students

  • Rossmoyne El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · West Shore SD

    476 students

  • Kindergarten Academy

    Elementary · Grades K · Mechanicsburg Area SD

    343 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$21,301

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$1,839
Loan principal$290,947
Down payment$72,737
Total interest paid$371,087

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$2,530
Monthly rent$1,775

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
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
28th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17055?
The typical home in 17055 is worth $363,684, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17055?
Home values in 17055 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17055?
A typical home in 17055 rents for about $1,775 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 17055?
The effective property tax rate in 17055 is 1.3% — roughly $4,664 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17055?
ZIP code 17055 has a population of 42,006 and a median household income of $99,077.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Linglestown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $359,196
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Newburg, PA

    Typical home
    $354,853
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $351,295
    Gross yield
  • Hershey CDP, PA

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

    Typical home
    $335,916
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $392,856
    Gross yield
    6.5%

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