Rent by ZIP · Dauphin County
Rent in Tower City, PA 17980
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (-2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $841 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $750 | -2.7% | $657–803 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $830 | -3.6% | $720–880 | $622 ±$29 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,070 | -2.8% | $936–1,144 | $825 ±$62 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,390 | -2.9% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,049 ±$214 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,460 | -4.1% | $1,260–1,540 | $1,183 ±$167 |
Small Area FMRs for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,598.
What renters pay in 17980
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17981 | Tremont | $1,010 | $900 |
| 17978 | Spring Glen | $1,150 | – |
| 17982 | Tuscarora | $1,460 | – |
| 17983 | Valley View | $1,100 | $708 |
| 17976 | Shenandoah | $1,180 | $788 |
| 17985 | Zion Grove | $1,200 | $875 |
Fair Market Rents across Dauphin County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.