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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17241

Cumberland County · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Typical home value

$321,463[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+13.2%
vs metro
+13.9%
vs state
+37.7%
ZIP 17241 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17241 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17241 is worth $321,463 — 13.9% above the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,818[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
11,181[3]
Median household income
$75,500[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Big Spring HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Big Spring SD

    752 students

  • Big Spring MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Big Spring SD

    543 students

  • Oak Flat El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Big Spring SD

    379 students

  • Newville El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Big Spring SD

    354 students

  • Mount Rock Elem Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Big Spring SD

    315 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,625
Loan principal$257,171
Down payment$64,293
Total interest paid$328,007

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,212
Monthly rent

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
78th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17241?
The typical home in 17241 is worth $321,463, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17241?
Home values in 17241 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 17241?
The effective property tax rate in 17241 is 1.2% — roughly $3,818 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17241?
ZIP code 17241 has a population of 11,181 and a median household income of $75,500.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Camp Hill, PA

    Typical home
    $328,819
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $333,394
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $335,916
    Gross yield
  • Shippensburg, PA

    Typical home
    $304,027
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Bloomfield, PA

    Typical home
    $302,522
    Gross yield
  • Enola CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $301,547
    Gross yield
    7.3%

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