PlainZIP

Newville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17241

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,853
41/sq mi
$75,500
Median income
$219,600
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,853 residents across 290.5 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,500 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,419. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $219,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 17241 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17241.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17241, Newville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,853

Population

290.5

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17241?

41.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,500

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$36,419

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17241 ranks nationally

Newville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,500 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,695

Total Housing Units

4,314

Occupied Units

381

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$219,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17241 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 168
2021 +6.6% 179
2022 +16.8% 209
2023 +11.0% 232
2024 +7.4% 249

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 197 business establishments in ZIP 17241, employing approximately 2,916 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,863,000.

197

Businesses

2,916

Employees

$146.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 16.8%
Retail trade 29 14.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 12.2%
Manufacturing 15 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.6%
Finance and insurance 8 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 3.5%
Wholesale trade 6 3.0%
Information 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17241 vs 17266 →

ZIP 17241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17241 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17241 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17266 Walnut Bottom, PA 581 6.3 mi
17081 Plainfield, PA 352 6.5 mi
17257 Shippensburg, PA 27,996 10.0 mi
17040 Landisburg, PA 2,787 10.7 mi
17006 Blain, PA 1,052 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

17011 standard
Camp Hill, PA
Pop: 34,586
17013 standard
Carlisle, PA
Pop: 34,575
17055 standard
Mechanicsburg, PA
Pop: 34,237
17050 standard
Mechanicsburg, PA
Pop: 32,815
17257 standard
Shippensburg, PA
Pop: 27,996
17015 standard
Carlisle, PA
Pop: 20,798

Related Areas

Cumberland County Newville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17241 in? ▼
ZIP code 17241 (Newville) is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17241? ▼
ZIP code 17241 in Newville, PA has a population of 11,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17241 is $75,500, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17241 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17241 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17241? ▼
ZIP code 17241 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 2,916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17241 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17241 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17241? ▼
In ZIP code 17241, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17241 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17241? ▼
In ZIP code 17241, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17241 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.