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ZIP 17078

Part of Palmyra, PA
Pop. 23,840·Lebanon County·141st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,571/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$394
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ZIP 17078 · $1,571
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,620/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
$18,852/yr
At $1,571/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLebanon County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17078 (Palmyra, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,840
Median income
$93,135
Median age
41.8
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
20.2%
24.2%
13.2%
20.8%
Under 1821.6%
18–3420.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.2%
65+20.8%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black1.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian2.4%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
32.9%
22.5%
38.8%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17078 in Palmyra, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,163 → $93,135
up 30.9%
Population
22,989 → 23,840
up 3.7%
Renter share
31.8% → 27.9%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 38.8%
+5.7 pts
Median age
40.9 → 41.8
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,163 in 2021 to $93,135 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 17078 in Palmyra, PA adding about 851 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.8% to 27.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.1% to 38.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17078 covers Palmyra, PA. The median rent here is $1,571/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($93,135/yr), ZIP 17078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17078 (Palmyra, PA) is $1,571. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17078's median rent of $1,571/mo is $394 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17078 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17078 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #141 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,571/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,571/mo in ZIP 17078. The local median household income is $93,135/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17078?

Rent in ZIP 17078 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17078 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,571/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($93,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 17078 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17078 compare to the rest of Palmyra?

ZIP 17078 is more affordable than Palmyra overall. At $1,571/mo, it's $7 below the Palmyra citywide median of $1,578/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,571/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 17078's median household income ($93,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17078 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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