17241 ZIP Code — Newville, PA

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17241 is located in Newville, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 111.70 square miles and serves a population of 11,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17241

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,467. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17241 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,135

population

111.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newville	Acceptable
Newville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17266 Walnut Bottom (6.1 mi) 17240 Newburg (8.8 mi) 17015 Carlisle (10.3 mi) 17257 Shippensburg (10.4 mi) 17006 Blain (10.6 mi) 17040 Landisburg (10.9 mi) 17013 Carlisle (11.6 mi) 17065 Mount Holly Springs (12.4 mi) 17232 Lurgan (13.2 mi) 17047 Loysville (13.2 mi) 17007 Boiling Springs (15.8 mi) 17090 Shermans Dale (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,135
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	111.70 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	40.1740
Longitude	-77.4073
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	7.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,135

Population

100

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$72,467

Median household income

$36,082

Per capita income

$200,100

Median home value

$990

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

3,632

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

301

Under 5

295

370

5–9

363

366

10–14

359

376

15–19

369

368

20–24

362

550

25–34

540

624

35–44

614

763

45–54

751

472

55–59

464

424

60–64

416

567

65–74

558

325

75–84

319

110

85+

109

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,503	22.5%
18 and over	8,632	77.5%
65 and over	1,988	17.9%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,727	95%
Two or more races	156	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	155	1.4%
Other race	117	1%
Black or African American	81	0.7%
Asian	49	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	7.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$72,467

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,100
Median rent / month	$990
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	31.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	36.6%
Wood	12.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,478	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	361	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	586	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	869	20.2%
Households with children under 18	1,260	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,361	31.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	22.0%
Married	58.3%	56.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	3.7%	10.1%
Divorced	7.2%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 50.8%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	3.1%
Kindergarten	108	5.7%
Elementary school	1,089	57.3%
High school	460	24.2%
College / grad school	186	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	838	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,539	94.6%
Spanish	106	1.0%
Other Indo-European	37	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	0.5%
Other languages	12	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,020	99.0%
Born in same state	10,979	98.6%
Born in different state	9,427	84.7%
Foreign born	41	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	115	1.0%
Not a US citizen	54	47.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,343	12.1%
Italian	934	8.4%
French	819	7.4%
English	171	1.5%
Polish	67	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	0.2%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
Irish	20	0.2%
Dutch	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	89.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17241

What city is ZIP code 17241 in?

ZIP code 17241 is primarily assigned to Newville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17241 in?

ZIP code 17241 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17241 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 17241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17241 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 17241 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 17241?

ZIP code 17241 has an estimated population of 11,135 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17241?

The median home value in ZIP code 17241 is $200,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 17241 in?

ZIP code 17241 observes the EST timezone.