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ZIP 17046

Part of Lebanon, PA
Pop. 31,835·Lebanon County·246th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,086/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$879
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ZIP 17046 · $1,086
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,032/yr
At $1,086/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLebanon County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.5% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17046 (Lebanon, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,835
Median income
$62,221
Median age
40.8
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
22.5%
20.6%
24.6%
13.7%
18.5%
Under 1822.5%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.6%
55–6413.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
33.7%
White65.8%
Black3.2%
Hispanic33.7%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
16.2%
45.5%
25.1%
13.2%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma45.5%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+13.2%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17046 in Lebanon, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,417 → $62,221
up 23.4%
Population
31,406 → 31,835
up 1.4%
Renter share
38% → 36.4%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
11.3% → 13.2%
+1.9 pts
Median age
38.3 → 40.8
+2.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,417 in 2021 to $62,221 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 17046 in Lebanon, PA adding about 429 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 38% to 36.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17046 covers Lebanon, PA. The median rent here is $1,086/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($62,221/yr), ZIP 17046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17046?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17046 (Lebanon, PA) is $1,086. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17046's median rent of $1,086/mo is $879 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17046 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17046 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #246 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,086/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,086/mo in ZIP 17046. The local median household income is $62,221/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17046?

Rent in ZIP 17046 has decreased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 17046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,086/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($62,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of ZIP 17046 households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17046 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17046 compare to the rest of Lebanon?

ZIP 17046 is more affordable than Lebanon overall. At $1,086/mo, it's $262 below the Lebanon citywide median of $1,348/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17046 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,086/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17046's median household income ($62,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17046 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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