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ZIP 17545

Part of Manheim, PA
Pop. 23,556·Lancaster County·158th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,479/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$486
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ZIP 17545 · $1,479
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,530/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
$17,748/yr
At $1,479/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17545 (Manheim, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,556
Median income
$84,704
Median age
43.9
Renters
19%
Age distribution
21.9%
18.9%
24.1%
12.5%
22.6%
Under 1821.9%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.5%
65+22.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
91.4%
White91.4%
Black1.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
37.5%
22.7%
29.9%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma37.5%
Some college22.7%
Bachelor's+29.9%
Housing tenure
81%
19%
Owner81%
Renter19%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17545 in Manheim, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,323 → $84,704
up 18.8%
Population
22,273 → 23,556
up 5.8%
Renter share
17.9% → 19%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 29.9%
+2.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,323 in 2021 to $84,704 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 22,273 to 23,556 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27% to 29.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17545 covers Manheim, PA. The median rent here is $1,479/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($84,704/yr), ZIP 17545 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17545?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17545 (Manheim, PA) is $1,479. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17545 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17545's median rent of $1,479/mo is $486 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17545 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17545 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #158 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,479/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17545?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,479/mo in ZIP 17545. The local median household income is $84,704/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17545?

Rent in ZIP 17545 has decreased 11.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 17545 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17545 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,479/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($84,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17545 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17545 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19% of ZIP 17545 households are renters, while 81% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17545 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17545 compare to the rest of Manheim?

ZIP 17545 sits right at the Manheim citywide median of $1,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17545 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17545 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,479/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17545's median household income ($84,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17545 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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