ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17408

Part of York, PA
Pop. 25,431·York County·135th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,621/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$344
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ZIP 17408 · $1,621
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,700/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
$19,452/yr
At $1,621/mo median
Location
CityYork
StatePA
CountyYork County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17408 (York, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,431
Median income
$94,565
Median age
44
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
19.3%
20.1%
26.7%
12.5%
21.6%
Under 1819.3%
18–3420.1%
35–5426.7%
55–6412.5%
65+21.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
82%
White82%
Black4.3%
Hispanic9%
Asian4.1%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
37.7%
30.8%
28.1%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17408 in York, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,262 → $94,565
up 32.7%
Population
23,623 → 25,431
up 7.7%
Renter share
27.5% → 25.9%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 28.1%
+2.8 pts
Median age
44.6 → 44
-0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17408 in York, PA now reports about $94,565, up from $71,262 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,623 to 25,431 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 25.9% of households rent today, against 27.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.3% to 28.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17408 covers York, PA. The median rent here is $1,621/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($94,565/yr), ZIP 17408 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 17408?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17408 (York, PA) is $1,621. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17408 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17408's median rent of $1,621/mo is $344 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17408 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17408 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #135 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,621/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17408?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,621/mo in ZIP 17408. The local median household income is $94,565/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17408?

Rent in ZIP 17408 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17408 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17408 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,621/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($94,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17408 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17408 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of ZIP 17408 households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17408 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17408 compare to the rest of York?

ZIP 17408 is pricier than York as a whole. At $1,621/mo, it's $255 above the York citywide median of $1,366/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17408 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17408 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,621/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17408's median household income ($94,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17408 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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