How many renters in Shippensburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.8% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Shippensburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.8% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.5% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shippensburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Shippensburg | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.0% (±10.5 points) | 14.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±7.4 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 31.8% (±11.5 points) | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±6.6 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.5% (±13.7 points) | 33.7% | 39.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Shippensburg against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Shippensburg | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.8% (±13.9 points) | 41.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.5% (±13.7 points) | 33.7% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±2.2 points) | 26.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,946 (±$9,658) | $56,464 (±$2,606) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $891 (±$126) | $1,249 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shippensburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Shippensburg ranks 19 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1539 of 2,530.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Shippensburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg | — | 34.8% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Shippensburg University | 0.9 mi | 0.0% (±104.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shippensburg Township | 1.4 mi | 58.4% (±16.0 points) | Higher |
| Southampton Township (Franklin County) | 2.1 mi | 6.5% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | 3.5 mi | 61.4% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orrstown | 4.5 mi | 41.9% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburg (Cumberland County) | 6.3 mi | 11.3% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Scotland | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Greene Township (Franklin County) | 6.8 mi | 30.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southampton Township (Franklin County), PA (6.5%), Newburg (Cumberland County), PA (11.3%), Scotland, PA (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shippensburg Township, PA (58.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Upper Allen Township | 41.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 | Mount Holly Springs | 40.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 15 | Upper Frankford Township | 40.0% (±30.6 points) |
| 16 | South Middleton Township | 37.3% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 | Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 36.3% (±23.3 points) |
| 18 | North Newton Township | 35.3% (±22.6 points) |
| 19 | Shippensburg | 34.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 20 | Lower Allen Township | 34.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 21 | Upper Mifflin Township | 33.3% (±30.5 points) |
| 22 | Mechanicsburg | 31.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 23 | Dickinson Township | 29.4% (±41.2 points) |
| 24 | East Pennsboro Township | 28.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 25 | Silver Spring Township | 26.1% (±13.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shippensburg
Are renters in Shippensburg rent-burdened?
34.8% of renting households in Shippensburg pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Shippensburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shippensburg, PA spends 24.1% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shippensburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shippensburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shippensburg borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Shippensburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:70352, in state:42).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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