ZIP 17241 · Lower Mifflin Township, PA

Nine governments run on your community's money

This page shows every government that serves ZIP 17241: the state, county, city or town and school district, and where each one's money comes from and goes.

Each government is shown for its own newest fiscal year on file, so the years differ. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, the government's own report or, for Pennsylvania governments, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, as named under Sources and more.

Where do my taxes go in 17241?
17241 is served by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Big Spring School District, Lower Mifflin Township, Penn Township, Upper Frankford Township, North Newton Township, Upper Mifflin Township and West Pennsboro Township. In each one's latest recorded fiscal year, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania spent $122.4 billion (fiscal year ended June 30, 2024), Cumberland County spent $207 million (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024), Big Spring School District spent $64.1 million (fiscal year ended June 30, 2025), Lower Mifflin Township spent $414 thousand (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024), Penn Township spent $1.1 million (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024), Upper Frankford Township spent $630 thousand (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024), North Newton Township spent $1.2 million (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024), Upper Mifflin Township spent $509 thousand (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024) and West Pennsboro Township spent $2.0 million (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024). Each government's money is separate.

Which governments collect property tax in 17241?
Of the governments serving 17241, Cumberland County collected $67.1 million (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania collected $44.1 million (fiscal year ended June 30, 2024), Big Spring School District collected $31.7 million (fiscal year ended June 30, 2025), West Pennsboro Township collected $331 thousand (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024) and Upper Frankford Township collected $25 thousand (fiscal year ended December 31, 2024) in property tax. These are each government's total collections, not a bill for 17241.

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From the state down to your schools: where each one's money comes from and goes.

See the full budget for: Cumberland County, Lower Mifflin Township, Penn Township and Upper Frankford Township

Figures for Pennsylvania governments come from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Pennsylvania Department of Education and are for 2024 and 2025, each government's newest year on file. The state government's own figures are the newest year the U.S. Census Bureau has published.

Where property tax goes in 17241

Cumberland County$67.1 million

37% of its $183 million in revenue · fiscal year ended December 31, 2024

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania$44.1 million

<0.1% of its $125.8 billion in revenue · fiscal year ended June 30, 2024

Big Spring School District$31.7 million

48% of its $66.5 million in revenue · fiscal year ended June 30, 2025

West Pennsboro Township$331 thousand

15% of its $2.1 million in revenue · fiscal year ended December 31, 2024

Upper Frankford Township$25 thousand

4.9% of its $513 thousand in revenue · fiscal year ended December 31, 2024

These are each government's total property tax collections, not your bill. Your own bill is split by each government's tax rate, shown on your property tax bill.

Your county

Cumberland County

$207 million budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Where the money comes from

County taxes39%State tax money35%Fees for services19%Fines and other6.2%Federal tax money1.2%
Full Cumberland County breakdown

County taxes39%

Property tax
37%$67.1 million
Tourism taxes
2.2%$4.0 million

Fees for services19%

Fees for services
19%$34.0 million

Federal tax money1.2%

Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.

From the federal government
1.2%$2.2 million

State tax money35%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
35%$63.8 million

Fines and other6.2%

Interest, rents and other
6.2%$11.4 million
Cumberland County page →

Where the money goes

Social services37%Police, fire, courts and jails32%Running the government and other costs21%Housing and community development5.5%Debt payments (principal and interest)3.0%All other spending1.2%
Full Cumberland County breakdown

Spending by category100%

Social services
37%$77.6 million
Police, fire, courts and jails
32%$65.7 million
Running the government and other costs
21%$43.8 million
Housing and community development
5.5%$11.3 million
Debt payments (principal and interest)
3.0%$6.2 million
Environment and natural resources
0.6%$1.2 million
Roads, transit and parking
0.6%$1.2 million
Parks, recreation and libraries
<0.1%$159 thousand
Cumberland County page →

Your towns

Lower Mifflin Township

$414 thousand budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

About 21% of this ZIP is in Lower Mifflin Township.

Where the money comes from

Township taxes55%State tax money27%Fines and other16%Fees for services1.5%
Full Lower Mifflin Township breakdown

Township taxes55%

Local income tax
45%$223 thousand
Other taxes
9.5%$47 thousand

Fees for services1.5%

Fees for services
1.5%$7 thousand

State tax money27%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
27%$134 thousand

Fines and other16%

Interest, rents and other
16%$77 thousand
Fines
0.7%$3 thousand
Lower Mifflin Township page →

Where the money goes

Roads, transit and parking69%Running the government and other costs22%Police, fire, courts and jails7.7%Water, sewer, trash and utilities0.9%Parks, recreation and libraries0.3%
Full Lower Mifflin Township breakdown

Spending by category100%

Roads, transit and parking
69%$285 thousand
Running the government and other costs
22%$93 thousand
Police, fire, courts and jails
7.7%$32 thousand
Water, sewer, trash and utilities
0.9%$4 thousand
Parks, recreation and libraries
0.3%$1 thousand
Lower Mifflin Township page →

Penn Township

$1.1 million budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

About 19% of this ZIP is in Penn Township.

Where the money comes from

Township taxes48%State tax money24%Fines and other13%Fees for services11%County and local tax money3.3%
Full Penn Township breakdown

Township taxes48%

Local income tax
35%$434 thousand
Other taxes
13%$156 thousand

Fees for services11%

Fees for services
11%$138 thousand

State tax money24%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
24%$298 thousand

County and local tax money3.3%

Money passed on by the county or other local governments.

From the county and other local governments
3.3%$40 thousand

Fines and other13%

Interest, rents and other
13%$156 thousand
Fines
0.3%$4 thousand
Penn Township page →

Where the money goes

Running the government and other costs43%Roads, transit and parking35%Police, fire, courts and jails10%Parks, recreation and libraries10%Health and hospitals1.2%Water, sewer, trash and utilities0.1%
Full Penn Township breakdown

Spending by category100%

Running the government and other costs
43%$485 thousand
Roads, transit and parking
35%$398 thousand
Police, fire, courts and jails
10%$115 thousand
Parks, recreation and libraries
10%$115 thousand
Health and hospitals
1.2%$14 thousand
Water, sewer, trash and utilities
0.1%$1 thousand
Penn Township page →

Upper Frankford Township

$630 thousand budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

About 16% of this ZIP is in Upper Frankford Township.

Where the money comes from

Township taxes66%State tax money27%Fees for services5.8%Fines and other1.2%County and local tax money0.3%
Full Upper Frankford Township breakdown

Township taxes66%

Local income tax
52%$265 thousand
Other taxes
9.3%$48 thousand
Property tax
4.9%$25 thousand

Fees for services5.8%

Fees for services
5.8%$30 thousand

State tax money27%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
27%$138 thousand

County and local tax money0.3%

Money passed on by the county or other local governments.

From the county and other local governments
0.3%$2 thousand

Fines and other1.2%

Interest, rents and other
0.8%$4 thousand
Fines
0.4%$2 thousand
Upper Frankford Township page →

Where the money goes

Roads, transit and parking62%Running the government and other costs28%Police, fire, courts and jails5.8%Debt payments (principal and interest)4.2%Water, sewer, trash and utilities0.7%
Full Upper Frankford Township breakdown

Spending by category100%

Roads, transit and parking
62%$389 thousand
Running the government and other costs
28%$174 thousand
Police, fire, courts and jails
5.8%$37 thousand
Debt payments (principal and interest)
4.2%$26 thousand
Water, sewer, trash and utilities
0.7%$4 thousand
Upper Frankford Township page →

North Newton Township

$1.2 million budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

About 14% of this ZIP is in North Newton Township.

Where the money comes from

Township taxes35%Fees for services32%State tax money19%Fines and other10%County and local tax money3.0%
Full North Newton Township breakdown

Township taxes35%

Local income tax
33%$406 thousand
Other taxes
2.8%$35 thousand

Fees for services32%

Fees for services
32%$398 thousand

State tax money19%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
19%$242 thousand

County and local tax money3.0%

Money passed on by the county or other local governments.

From the county and other local governments
3.0%$37 thousand

Fines and other10%

Interest, rents and other
10%$125 thousand
Fines
0.2%$2 thousand
North Newton Township page →

Where the money goes

Roads, transit and parking46%Running the government and other costs28%Parks, recreation and libraries12%Police, fire, courts and jails12%Water, sewer, trash and utilities0.3%Health and hospitals0.2%
Full North Newton Township breakdown

Spending by category100%

Roads, transit and parking
46%$539 thousand
Running the government and other costs
28%$328 thousand
Parks, recreation and libraries
12%$144 thousand
Police, fire, courts and jails
12%$144 thousand
Water, sewer, trash and utilities
0.3%$3 thousand
Health and hospitals
0.2%$3 thousand
North Newton Township page →

Upper Mifflin Township

$509 thousand budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

About 13% of this ZIP is in Upper Mifflin Township.

Where the money comes from

Township taxes51%State tax money30%County and local tax money14%Fines and other3.4%Fees for services1.4%
Full Upper Mifflin Township breakdown

Township taxes51%

Local income tax
46%$193 thousand
Other taxes
4.6%$19 thousand

Fees for services1.4%

Fees for services
1.4%$6 thousand

State tax money30%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
30%$126 thousand

County and local tax money14%

Money passed on by the county or other local governments.

From the county and other local governments
14%$60 thousand

Fines and other3.4%

Interest, rents and other
3.1%$13 thousand
Fines
0.3%$1 thousand
Upper Mifflin Township page →

Where the money goes

Roads, transit and parking59%Debt payments (principal and interest)17%Running the government and other costs16%Police, fire, courts and jails5.7%Parks, recreation and libraries2.5%Health and hospitals<0.1%
Full Upper Mifflin Township breakdown

Spending by category100%

Roads, transit and parking
59%$302 thousand
Debt payments (principal and interest)
17%$84 thousand
Running the government and other costs
16%$80 thousand
Police, fire, courts and jails
5.7%$29 thousand
Parks, recreation and libraries
2.5%$13 thousand
Health and hospitals
<0.1%$500
Upper Mifflin Township page →

West Pennsboro Township

$2.0 million budget in fiscal year 2024 (ended December 31, 2024), from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

About 12% of this ZIP is in West Pennsboro Township.

Where the money comes from

Township taxes61%State tax money20%County and local tax money8.1%Fines and other6.7%Fees for services4.7%
Full West Pennsboro Township breakdown

Township taxes61%

Local income tax
39%$824 thousand
Property tax
15%$331 thousand
Other taxes
6.7%$142 thousand

Fees for services4.7%

Fees for services
4.7%$100 thousand

State tax money20%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
20%$425 thousand

County and local tax money8.1%

Money passed on by the county or other local governments.

From the county and other local governments
8.1%$173 thousand

Fines and other6.7%

Interest, rents and other
6.5%$139 thousand
Fines
0.1%$3 thousand
West Pennsboro Township page →

Where the money goes

Roads, transit and parking40%Running the government and other costs30%Police, fire, courts and jails14%Water, sewer, trash and utilities12%Debt payments (principal and interest)2.4%Parks, recreation and libraries2.3%
Full West Pennsboro Township breakdown

Spending by category100%

Roads, transit and parking
40%$809 thousand
Running the government and other costs
30%$599 thousand
Police, fire, courts and jails
14%$277 thousand
Water, sewer, trash and utilities
12%$240 thousand
Debt payments (principal and interest)
2.4%$47 thousand
Parks, recreation and libraries
2.3%$46 thousand
West Pennsboro Township page →

Your schools

Big Spring School District

$64.1 million budget in fiscal year 2025 (ended June 30, 2025), from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Where the money comes from

School district taxes58%State tax money36%Fines and other2.2%Federal tax money2.2%Fees for services1.2%
Full Big Spring School District breakdown

School district taxes58%

Property tax
48%$31.7 million
Local income tax
9.5%$6.3 million
Other taxes
0.9%$588 thousand

Fees for services1.2%

Fees for services
1.2%$770 thousand

Federal tax money2.2%

Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.

From the federal government
2.2%$1.5 million

State tax money36%

Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.

From the state
36%$24.2 million

Fines and other2.2%

Interest, rents and other
2.2%$1.5 million
Big Spring School District page →

Where the money goes

Schools and colleges91%Debt payments (principal and interest)8.5%
Full Big Spring School District breakdown

Spending by category100%

Schools and colleges
91%$58.6 million
Debt payments (principal and interest)
8.5%$5.5 million
Big Spring School District page →

Your state

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

$122.4 billion budget in the latest fiscal year on record, which ended June 30, 2024.

Where the money comes from

State taxes44%Federal tax money35%Fees for services (hospital bills, college tuition)14%Fines and other6.7%

What stands out

14%

of Pennsylvania's money comes from fees for services such as water, sewer and parking.A typical state government gets 10%.

Full Pennsylvania breakdown

State taxes44%

Other taxes
14%$17.3 billion
What's in other taxesMotor fuel taxes; other selective sales taxes and 17 more
  • Motor fuel taxes$3.38 billion
  • Other selective sales taxes$2.32 billion
  • Amusement taxes$2.28 billion
  • Estate and gift taxes$1.58 billion
  • Motor vehicle licenses$1.48 billion
  • Public utility taxes$1.40 billion
  • Occupation and business licenses$1.32 billion
  • Insurance premium taxes$1.02 billion
  • Tobacco taxes$960 million
  • Real estate and stock transfer taxes$697 million
  • Alcoholic beverage taxes$473 million
  • Driver's licenses$93.9 million
  • Hunting and fishing licenses$91.7 million
  • Public utility licenses$86.2 million
  • Other taxes not classified elsewhere$66.8 million
  • Alcoholic beverage licenses$35.3 million
  • Amusement licenses$33.5 million
  • Other licenses$21.2 million
  • Corporation licenses$3.2 million

Amounts are by Census tax category.

Individual income tax
14%$17.1 billion
Sales tax
12%$15.6 billion
Business income tax
3.9%$4.96 billion
Property tax
<0.1%$44.1 million

Fees for services14%

Fees for services
14%$17.8 billion
What's in fees for servicesHospital bills; college tuition and 11 more
  • Hospital bills$7.08 billion
  • College tuition$4.21 billion
  • Liquor stores$2.55 billion
  • Tolls on roads and bridges$1.61 billion
  • University housing and dining$1.15 billion
  • Other service charges$592 million
  • Other education charges$205 million
  • Housing$144 million
  • Parks, land and natural resources$94.8 million
  • Parks and recreation$78.7 million
  • Road charges$59.9 million
  • Sewer$3.4 million
  • Airport$44 thousand

Amounts are by Census type of charge.

Federal tax money35%

Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.

From the federal government
35%$44.5 billion

Local tax money<0.1%

Money passed on by the county or other local governments.

From local governments
<0.1%$58.5 million

Fines and other6.7%

Interest, rents and other
6.5%$8.23 billion
Fines
0.2%$217 million
Pennsylvania page →

Where the money goes

Social services32%Sent to local governments25%Schools and colleges12%Health and hospitals9.2%Roads, transit and parking8.1%All other spending14%

What stands out

9.2%

of Pennsylvania's spending goes to health services and hospitals.A typical state government spends 5.7%.

Full Pennsylvania breakdown

Spending by category100%

Social services
32%$39.5 billion
What's in social servicesOther public welfare; welfare institutions and 2 more
  • Other public welfare$39.1 billion
  • Welfare institutions$263 million
  • Unemployment and social insurance offices$131 million
  • Veterans' services$9.3 million
Sent to local governments
25%$30.2 billion
What's in sent to local governmentsSent to school districts; sent to local governments: other and not broken out and 21 more
  • Sent to school districts$19.6 billion
  • Sent to local governments: other and not broken out$2.69 billion
  • Sent to local governments: other public welfare$1.97 billion
  • Sent to local governments: public health$1.38 billion
  • Sent to local governments: hospitals$1.21 billion
  • Sent to local governments: roads and highways$1.10 billion
  • Sent to local governments: other education$764 million
  • Sent to local governments: housing and community development$291 million
  • Sent to local governments: general support$265 million
  • Sent to school districts (colleges)$262 million
  • Sent to local governments: police$157 million
  • Sent to local governments: natural resources, farming and conservation$138 million
  • Sent to the federal government$111 million
  • Sent to local governments: libraries$74.7 million
  • Sent to local governments: parks and recreation$55.7 million
  • Sent to local governments: courts and legal services$47.5 million
  • Sent to local governments: inspections and regulation$36.8 million
  • Sent to local governments: garbage and solid waste$34.2 million
  • Sent to local governments: probation, parole and other corrections$18.9 million
  • Sent to local governments: prisons and jails$14.1 million
  • Sent to local governments: airports$13.6 million
  • Sent to local governments: other government administration$11.0 million
  • Sent to local governments: sewer systems$5.9 million
Schools and colleges
12%$14.2 billion
What's in schools and collegesColleges and universities; scholarships and other education subsidies and 2 more
  • Colleges and universities$10.5 billion
  • Scholarships and other education subsidies$1.46 billion
  • Other education$1.14 billion
  • College housing, dining and bookstores$1.08 billion
Health and hospitals
9.2%$11.2 billion
What's in health and hospitalsHospitals and public health
  • Hospitals$7.36 billion
  • Public health$3.86 billion
Roads, transit and parking
8.1%$9.89 billion
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways; toll roads and bridges and 3 more
  • Roads and highways$8.16 billion
  • Toll roads and bridges$1.71 billion
  • Airports$7.0 million
  • Public transit$5.4 million
  • Ports and harbors$3.6 million
Police, fire, courts and jails
4.7%$5.77 billion
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPrisons and jails; police and 3 more
  • Prisons and jails$2.74 billion
  • Police$1.72 billion
  • Courts and legal services$793 million
  • Inspections and regulation$328 million
  • Probation, parole and other corrections$190 million
Running the government and other costs
4.6%$5.57 billion
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting; other and not broken out and 3 more
  • Finance, tax collection and budgeting$2.49 billion
  • Other and not broken out$1.47 billion
  • Government buildings$848 million
  • Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$711 million
  • Other government administration$51.7 million
Water, sewer, trash and utilities
1.9%$2.38 billion
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesLiquor stores; garbage and solid waste and 1 more
  • Liquor stores$2.31 billion
  • Garbage and solid waste$54.2 million
  • Sewer systems$22.1 million
Interest on debt
1.5%$1.79 billion
Environment and natural resources
0.7%$868 million
What's in environment and natural resourcesNatural resources, farming and conservation
  • Natural resources, farming and conservation$868 million
Parks, recreation and libraries
0.6%$722 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation and libraries
  • Parks and recreation$705 million
  • Libraries$16.8 million
Housing and community development
0.2%$235 million
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Sources and moreEach government's source, fiscal year and how a ZIP is matched

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Cumberland County. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Big Spring School District. Pennsylvania Department of Education, Annual Financial Report (AFR) data, 2024-25 school year, fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Lower Mifflin Township. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Penn Township. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Upper Frankford Township. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

North Newton Township. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Upper Mifflin Township. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

West Pennsboro Township. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (MunStats), annual financial report, calendar year 2024, fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The earlier Census figures are from U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

How these figures are counted. Pennsylvania boroughs, cities, townships and counties file annual financial reports with the Department of Community and Economic Development; the figures are the calendar-year filing, as filed (small municipalities file on a cash or modified-accrual basis). School district figures are the 2024-25 Annual Financial Report as filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (year ended June 30, 2025). Everything is grouped into the same categories as the Census figures. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, internal service funds and refunding are not counted. The "Debt payments" line includes principal as well as interest, so spending can be higher than the Census figure for the same government.

How a ZIP is matched. A ZIP code is not a government boundary, so we match it to the cities, counties and school districts that overlap it, using Census Bureau geography. Where a ZIP crosses several, each one is shown with its share of the ZIP. Each government's money covers its own operations only; the others listed here are separate.

Latest recorded year. The year differs by government: each block shows the newest fiscal year on file. A Census survey year covers fiscal years ending July 1 of the year before through June 30 of that year.