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ZIP 17552

Pop. 19,761·Lancaster County·183rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,409/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$556
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 17552 · $1,409
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,540/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
$16,908/yr
At $1,409/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.0% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17552 (Mount Joy, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,761
Median income
$97,683
Median age
43.8
Renters
28.3%
Age distribution
20.3%
18.1%
25.4%
15.1%
21.1%
Under 1820.3%
18–3418.1%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.1%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
88.2%
White88.2%
Black1.9%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian1.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
34.2%
23.3%
36.3%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
71.7%
28.3%
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17552 in Mount Joy, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,558 → $97,683
up 24.3%
Population
19,556 → 19,761
up 1.0%
Renter share
28.8% → 28.3%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 36.3%
+4.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $78,558 to $97,683 across the same window, up 24.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,556 to 19,761 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.1% to 36.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17552 covers Mount Joy, PA. The median rent here is $1,409/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($97,683/yr), ZIP 17552 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17552?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17552 (Mount Joy, PA) is $1,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17552 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17552's median rent of $1,409/mo is $556 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17552 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17552 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #183 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17552?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,409/mo in ZIP 17552. The local median household income is $97,683/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17552?

Rent in ZIP 17552 has decreased 8.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 17552 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17552 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,409/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($97,683/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17552 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17552 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.3% of ZIP 17552 households are renters, while 71.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17552 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17552 compare to the rest of Mount Joy?

ZIP 17552 is pricier than Mount Joy as a whole. At $1,409/mo, it's $73 above the Mount Joy citywide median of $1,336/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17552 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17552 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,409/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 17552's median household income ($97,683/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17552 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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