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ZIP 17602

Pop. 52,217·Lancaster County·192nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,377/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$588
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ZIP 17602 · $1,377
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,610/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
$16,524/yr
At $1,377/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLancaster County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17602 (Lancaster, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,217
Median income
$75,862
Median age
37.7
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
21.7%
24.8%
26%
16.4%
Under 1821.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5426%
55–6411.1%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
15.3%
31.3%
White57.6%
Black15.3%
Hispanic31.3%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
14.3%
30.1%
24.1%
31.5%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17602 in Lancaster, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,121 → $1,377
up 22.8%
Income
$62,776 → $75,862
up 20.8%
Population
50,288 → 52,217
up 3.8%
Renter share
42.3% → 41.7%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 31.5%
+4.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 17602 in Lancaster, PA paid around $1,121 a month. That figure now sits near $1,377, up 22.8% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,776 in 2021 to $75,862 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 17602 in Lancaster, PA adding about 1,929 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.8% to 31.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 17602 in Lancaster, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17602 covers Lancaster, PA. The median rent here is $1,377/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,862/yr), ZIP 17602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 17602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17602 (Lancaster, PA) is $1,377. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17602's median rent of $1,377/mo is $588 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17602 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #192 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,377/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,377/mo in ZIP 17602. The local median household income is $75,862/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17602?

Rent in ZIP 17602 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 17602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17602 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,377/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($75,862/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 17602 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17602 compare to the rest of Lancaster?

ZIP 17602 is more affordable than Lancaster overall. At $1,377/mo, it's $175 below the Lancaster citywide median of $1,552/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,377/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 17602's median household income ($75,862/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17602 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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