Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17257

Shippensburg — ZIP 17257

Shippensburg (17257) scores 83/100 — Good for Pennsylvania. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $309K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$309K

Median rent$1,264/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$309K

Median Rent

$1,264/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,261

Violent Crime

236

Property Crime

2,025

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Shippensburg Area SHS	09–12	1,097	77%	63%
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem	KG–05	132	62%	57%
James Burd El Sch	KG–03	529	52%	52%
Nancy Grayson El Sch	KG–03	532	47%	47%
Shippensburg Area Intrm Sch	04–05	495	46%	56%
Shippensburg Area MS	06–08	851	23%	54%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,116

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

34 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17257 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 17257 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17257 is approximately $309K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 17257 in Shippensburg has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.