The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17074 sells for about $249,673, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $802 a month.
ZIP 17074 — Newport
The housing market in 17074 remains stable, characterized by moderate price growth and a balanced inventory level. Demand is supported by buyers seeking rural affordability within commuting distance of Harrisburg, though limited supply continues to constrain transaction volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a rural lifestyle with manageable access to Harrisburg's employment and service hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 9.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17074, Perry County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the Newport area are primarily served by the Susquenita School District, which generally maintains a rural community focus.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Susquehanna River valley; specific property-level insurance posture varies by elevation.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Harrisburg employment core, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial services.
Property taxes are levied by Perry County, the local municipality, and the Susquenita School District; rates are determined by local millage and assessed property values.
Commuting to Harrisburg typically involves a 30-40 minute drive via US-22/322, serving as the primary transit corridor for the region.
The area offers access to the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, along with local community parks and proximity to state game lands for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few short-term rental pressures compared to urban centers.
The economy is anchored by regional government, healthcare, and logistics sectors in the nearby Harrisburg metro area, with local employment in agriculture and small business.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-22/322 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the Harrisburg employment core.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion along existing highway corridors.
Parcels are subject to Susquenita School District taxes and standard county/municipal levies; no major MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional flood and storm-related risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides regional access for fishing, boating, and recreation.
Serves as a local educational and community resource.
Offers local green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.