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ZIP 17701

Pop. 43,104·Lycoming County·260th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$966/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$999
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ZIP 17701 · $966
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,260/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
$11,592/yr
At $966/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLycoming 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 (+0.5% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17701 (Williamsport, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,104
Median income
$53,237
Median age
38.6
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
19.1%
26.8%
21.9%
13%
19.3%
Under 1819.1%
18–3426.8%
35–5421.9%
55–6413%
65+19.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
80.1%
White80.1%
Black9.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.3%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
35%
29.1%
27.3%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma35%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17701 in Williamsport, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,408 → $53,237
up 10.0%
Population
43,363 → 43,104
down 0.6%
Renter share
45.4% → 45.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 27.3%
+0.2 pts
Median age
37.2 → 38.6
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,237 today, compared with $48,408 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17701 covers Williamsport, PA. The median rent here is $966/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($53,237/yr), ZIP 17701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17701 (Williamsport, PA) is $966. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17701's median rent of $966/mo is $999 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17701 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #260 out of 270 ZIPs at $966/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $966/mo in ZIP 17701. The local median household income is $53,237/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17701?

Rent in ZIP 17701 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 17701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17701 is considered very affordable for renters. At $966/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($53,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of ZIP 17701 households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17701 compare to the rest of Williamsport?

ZIP 17701 is pricier than Williamsport as a whole. At $966/mo, it's $2 above the Williamsport citywide median of $964/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $966/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 17701's median household income ($53,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17701 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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