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ZIP 17601

Pop. 56,382·Lancaster County·57th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,970/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
+$5
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 17601 · $1,970
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,740/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
$23,640/yr
At $1,970/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.6% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17601 (Lancaster, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,382
Median income
$102,435
Median age
42.5
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
23.1%
17.6%
24%
13.5%
21.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3417.6%
35–5424%
55–6413.5%
65+21.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
80%
White80%
Black3.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian6.1%
Education (25+)
23.1%
21.9%
50%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17601 in Lancaster, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,677 → $102,435
up 18.2%
Population
56,411 → 56,382
down 0.1%
Renter share
24.8% → 27.5%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47.4% → 50%
+2.6 pts
Median age
43.4 → 42.5
-0.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $86,677 to $102,435 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.2% shift. About 27.5% of households rent today, against 24.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 47.4% to 50%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17601 covers Lancaster, PA. The median rent here is $1,970/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($102,435/yr), ZIP 17601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17601 (Lancaster, PA) is $1,970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17601's median rent of $1,970/mo is $5 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17601 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17601 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #57 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,970/mo in ZIP 17601. The local median household income is $102,435/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17601?

Rent in ZIP 17601 has increased 10.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,970/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($102,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 17601 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17601 compare to the rest of Lancaster?

ZIP 17601 is pricier than Lancaster as a whole. At $1,970/mo, it's $418 above the Lancaster citywide median of $1,552/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,970/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 17601's median household income ($102,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17601 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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