ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17545

Part of Manheim, PA

Pop. 23,556·Lancaster County·69th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,886/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$46

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ZIP 17545 · $1,886

More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 17545 changed +2.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,704) is $2,118 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,030).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 17552, 6 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,544/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 17545. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,632/yr

At $1,886/mo median

Location

CityManheim

StatePA

CountyLancaster County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +1.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 17545 covers Manheim, PA. The median rent here is $1,886/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($84,704/yr), ZIP 17545 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,886/mo in ZIP 17545. The local median household income is $84,704/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17545?

Rent in ZIP 17545 has risen 2.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 17545 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17545 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #69 of 261 at $1,886/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 17545 changed +2.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.