ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17403

Part of York, PA

Pop. 40,287·York County·191st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,368/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$564

Reported rents

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ZIP 17403 · $1,368

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,280

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$1,770

Research median

$1,280/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 17403 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 17403 changed +6.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,384) is $1,885 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,770).

Rank in York

3rd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 17401, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,195/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 17403. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,416/yr

At $1,368/mo median

Location

CityYork

StatePA

CountyYork County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17403 (York, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

40,287

Median income

$75,384

Median age

38.6

Renters

36.2%

Age distribution

21.3%

24.6%

24.9%

17.7%

Under 1821.3%

18–3424.6%

35–5424.9%

55–6411.6%

65+17.7%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

62.8%

15.2%

20.4%

White62.8%

Black15.2%

Hispanic20.4%

Asian3.5%

Education (25+)

31.4%

25.7%

32.4%

No HS diploma10.5%

HS diploma31.4%

Some college25.7%

Bachelor's+32.4%

Housing tenure

63.8%

36.2%

Owner63.8%

Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17403 in York, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,840 → $75,384

up 23.9%

Population

39,842 → 40,287

up 1.1%

Renter share

36.6% → 36.2%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

29.8% → 32.4%

+2.6 pts

Median age

36.9 → 38.6

+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17403 in York, PA now reports about $75,384, up from $60,840 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,842 to 40,287 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.8% to 32.4%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 17403 covers York, PA. The median rent here is $1,368/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,384/yr), ZIP 17403 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,368/mo in ZIP 17403. The local median household income is $75,384/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17403?

Rent in ZIP 17403 has risen 6.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 17403 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17403 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #191 of 261 at $1,368/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 17403 changed +6.8%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.