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ZIP 17543

Part of Lititz, PA
Pop. 45,912·Lancaster County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,898/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$67
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 17543 · $1,898
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,550/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
$22,776/yr
At $1,898/mo median
Location
CityLititz
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17543 (Lititz, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,912
Median income
$97,435
Median age
43.6
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
22.1%
17.9%
22.8%
13.3%
23.9%
Under 1822.1%
18–3417.9%
35–5422.8%
55–6413.3%
65+23.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black1.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian2.5%
Other1%
Education (25+)
29.6%
20.5%
41.9%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+41.9%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17543 in Lititz, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,027 → $97,435
up 21.8%
Population
45,718 → 45,912
up 0.4%
Renter share
25.9% → 26.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 41.9%
+2.9 pts
Median age
42.3 → 43.6
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,027 in 2021 to $97,435 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39% to 41.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17543 covers Lititz, PA. The median rent here is $1,898/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($97,435/yr), ZIP 17543 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17543?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17543 (Lititz, PA) is $1,898. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17543 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17543's median rent of $1,898/mo is $67 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17543 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17543 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #73 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,898/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17543?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,898/mo in ZIP 17543. The local median household income is $97,435/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17543?

Rent in ZIP 17543 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17543 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17543 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,898/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($97,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17543 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17543 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 17543 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17543 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17543 compare to the rest of Lititz?

ZIP 17543 sits right at the Lititz citywide median of $1,898/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17543 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17543 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,898/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17543's median household income ($97,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17543 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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