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ZIP 17268

Pop. 29,362·Franklin County·191st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,380/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$585
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 17268 · $1,380
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,430/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
$16,560/yr
At $1,380/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyFranklin County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17268 (Waynesboro, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,362
Median income
$73,161
Median age
40.5
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
24.6%
16.9%
26.7%
13%
18.8%
Under 1824.6%
18–3416.9%
35–5426.7%
55–6413%
65+18.8%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
91.2%
White91.2%
Black2.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
42.5%
29%
21%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma42.5%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17268 in Waynesboro, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,791 → $73,161
up 16.5%
Population
28,790 → 29,362
up 2.0%
Renter share
30.2% → 28.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 21%
+2.5 pts
Median age
41 → 40.5
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $62,791 to $73,161 across the same window, up 16.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 17268 in Waynesboro, PA adding about 572 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.5% to 21% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17268 covers Waynesboro, PA. The median rent here is $1,380/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($73,161/yr), ZIP 17268 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 17268?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17268 (Waynesboro, PA) is $1,380. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17268 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17268's median rent of $1,380/mo is $585 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17268 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17268 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #191 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,380/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17268?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,380/mo in ZIP 17268. The local median household income is $73,161/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17268?

Rent in ZIP 17268 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17268 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17268 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,380/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($73,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17268 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17268 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of ZIP 17268 households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17268 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17268 compare to the rest of Waynesboro?

ZIP 17268 sits right at the Waynesboro citywide median of $1,380/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17268 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17268 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,380/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17268's median household income ($73,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17268 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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