ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 17601

Part of Lancaster, PA

Pop. 56,382·Lancaster County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,852/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$80

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 17601 · $1,852

More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 17601 is 0.6% below its high of $1,864 in July 2026, at $1,852 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 17601 changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,435) is $2,561 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,300).

Rank in Lancaster

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Lancaster.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 17603, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,510/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 17601. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,224/yr

At $1,852/mo median

Location

CityLancaster

StatePA

CountyLancaster County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, -0.3% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 17601 covers Lancaster, PA. The median rent here is $1,852/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($102,435/yr), ZIP 17601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,852/mo in ZIP 17601. The local median household income is $102,435/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17601?

Rent in ZIP 17601 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.6% below its high of $1,864 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 17601 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17601 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #73 of 261 at $1,852/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 17601 changed +4.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.