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ZIP 17837

Pop. 18,403·Union County·144th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,532/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$433
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 17837 · $1,532
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,000/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
$18,384/yr
At $1,532/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyUnion 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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 17837 (Lewisburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,403
Median income
$88,975
Median age
37.4
Renters
34%
Age distribution
13.8%
33.4%
20.7%
21.9%
Under 1813.8%
18–3433.4%
35–5420.7%
55–6410.2%
65+21.9%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black4.7%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian3.2%
Education (25+)
33.7%
16.6%
39.4%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college16.6%
Bachelor's+39.4%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 17837 in Lewisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,791 → $88,975
up 44.0%
Population
18,819 → 18,403
down 2.2%
Renter share
33% → 34%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 39.4%
-0.7 pts
Median age
38.8 → 37.4
-1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $61,791 to $88,975 between 2021 and 2024, a 44.0% shift. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 18,819 residents to roughly 18,403.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 17837 covers Lewisburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,532/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,975/yr), ZIP 17837 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 17837?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 17837 (Lewisburg, PA) is $1,532. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 17837 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 17837's median rent of $1,532/mo is $433 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 17837 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 17837 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #144 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,532/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 17837?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/mo in ZIP 17837. The local median household income is $88,975/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 17837?

Rent in ZIP 17837 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 17837 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 17837 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,532/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 17837 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 17837 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 17837 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 17837 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 17837 compare to the rest of Lewisburg?

ZIP 17837 sits right at the Lewisburg citywide median of $1,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 17837 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 17837 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,532/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 17837's median household income ($88,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 17837 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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