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ZIP 17522

Part of Ephrata, PA
Pop. 33,852·Lancaster County·203rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,333/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$632
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ZIP 17522 · $1,333
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,290/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
$15,996/yr
At $1,333/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17522 (Ephrata, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,852
Median income
$74,828
Median age
38.3
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
22.5%
22.6%
21.8%
12%
21%
Under 1822.5%
18–3422.6%
35–5421.8%
55–6412%
65+21%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
89.5%
White89.5%
Black1.2%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian0.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
14.5%
37.9%
23.2%
24.4%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17522 in Ephrata, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,778 → $74,828
up 17.3%
Population
33,800 → 33,852
up 0.2%
Renter share
36.5% → 35.5%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 24.4%
+1.4 pts
Median age
37.1 → 38.3
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,778 in 2021 to $74,828 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17522 covers Ephrata, PA. The median rent here is $1,333/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($74,828/yr), ZIP 17522 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17522?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17522 (Ephrata, PA) is $1,333. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17522 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17522's median rent of $1,333/mo is $632 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17522 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17522 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #203 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,333/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17522?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,333/mo in ZIP 17522. The local median household income is $74,828/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17522?

Rent in ZIP 17522 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17522 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17522 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,333/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($74,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17522 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17522 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 17522 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17522 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17522 compare to the rest of Ephrata?

ZIP 17522 is more affordable than Ephrata overall. At $1,333/mo, it's $7 below the Ephrata citywide median of $1,340/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17522 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17522 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,333/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17522's median household income ($74,828/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17522 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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