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ZIP 17401

Part of York, PA
Pop. 18,570·York County·229th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,207/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$758
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ZIP 17401 · $1,207
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,700
Research median
$1,210/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
$14,484/yr
At $1,207/mo median
Location
CityYork
StatePA
CountyYork County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17401 (York, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,570
Median income
$42,826
Median age
31.4
Renters
67.4%
Age distribution
22.8%
32.1%
24.4%
Under 1822.8%
18–3432.1%
35–5424.4%
55–648.7%
65+12%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
36.4%
27.1%
40.1%
White36.4%
Black27.1%
Hispanic40.1%
Education (25+)
18.6%
39.9%
23%
18.5%
No HS diploma18.6%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+18.5%
Housing tenure
32.6%
67.4%
Owner32.6%
Renter67.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17401 in York, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,950 → $42,826
up 26.1%
Population
18,270 → 18,570
up 1.6%
Renter share
70.3% → 67.4%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
13.8% → 18.5%
+4.7 pts
Median age
30.7 → 31.4
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $33,950 to $42,826 across the same window, up 26.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 17401 in York, PA adding about 300 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 70.3% to 67.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 13.8% to 18.5% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 17401

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17401 covers York, PA. The median rent here is $1,207/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($42,826/yr), ZIP 17401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17401 (York, PA) is $1,207. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17401's median rent of $1,207/mo is $758 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17401 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #229 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,207/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,207/mo in ZIP 17401. The local median household income is $42,826/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17401?

Rent in ZIP 17401 has increased 7.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,207/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($42,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 17401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.4% of ZIP 17401 households are renters, while 32.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 17401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 17401 compare to the rest of York?

ZIP 17401 is more affordable than York overall. At $1,207/mo, it's $159 below the York citywide median of $1,366/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,207/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 17401's median household income ($42,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17401 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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