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ZIP 17512

Part of Columbia, PA
Pop. 18,148·Lancaster County·217th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$684
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17512 · $1,281
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,310/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
$15,372/yr
At $1,281/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (8.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17512 (Columbia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,148
Median income
$66,684
Median age
43.6
Renters
35%
Age distribution
18.7%
19.7%
23.2%
13.8%
24.6%
Under 1818.7%
18–3419.7%
35–5423.2%
55–6413.8%
65+24.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
16.2%
White78.3%
Black6.6%
Hispanic16.2%
Education (25+)
13.6%
41.2%
21.6%
23.7%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma41.2%
Some college21.6%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
65%
35%
Owner65%
Renter35%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17512 in Columbia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,009 → $66,684
up 25.8%
Population
18,395 → 18,148
down 1.3%
Renter share
36.5% → 35%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 23.7%
+3.8 pts
Median age
42.8 → 43.6
+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 17512 in Columbia, PA now reports about $66,684, up from $53,009 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,395 to 18,148 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 35% of households rent today, against 36.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.9% to 23.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17512 covers Columbia, PA. The median rent here is $1,281/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($66,684/yr), ZIP 17512 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17512?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17512 (Columbia, PA) is $1,281. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17512 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17512's median rent of $1,281/mo is $684 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17512 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17512 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #217 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,281/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,281/mo in ZIP 17512. The local median household income is $66,684/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17512?

Rent in ZIP 17512 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17512 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17512 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,281/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($66,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17512 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17512 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35% of ZIP 17512 households are renters, while 65% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17512 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17512 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 17512 is more affordable than Columbia overall. At $1,281/mo, it's $10 below the Columbia citywide median of $1,291/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17512 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17512 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,281/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17512's median household income ($66,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17512 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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