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ZIP 17022

Pop. 31,908·Lancaster County·184th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,404/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$561
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ZIP 17022 · $1,404
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,500/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,848/yr
At $1,404/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
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Based on rent-price momentum (+15.0% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17022 (Elizabethtown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,908
Median income
$86,767
Median age
42.8
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
19.1%
22.4%
22.9%
12%
23.5%
Under 1819.1%
18–3422.4%
35–5422.9%
55–6412%
65+23.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black2.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
34.3%
23.1%
35.6%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17022 in Elizabethtown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,528 → $86,767
up 18.0%
Population
31,175 → 31,908
up 2.4%
Renter share
33.4% → 31.8%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 35.6%
+0.9 pts
Median age
40.5 → 42.8
+2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $73,528 to $86,767 across the same window, up 18.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,175 to 31,908 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 31.8% of households rent today, against 33.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17022 covers Elizabethtown, PA. The median rent here is $1,404/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($86,767/yr), ZIP 17022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17022 (Elizabethtown, PA) is $1,404. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17022's median rent of $1,404/mo is $561 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17022 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17022 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #184 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,404/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,404/mo in ZIP 17022. The local median household income is $86,767/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17022?

Rent in ZIP 17022 has increased 15.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17022 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,404/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($86,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17022 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of ZIP 17022 households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17022 compare to the rest of Elizabethtown?

ZIP 17022 is more affordable than Elizabethtown overall. At $1,404/mo, it's $12 below the Elizabethtown citywide median of $1,416/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,404/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 17022's median household income ($86,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17022 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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