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Abbottstown, PA
Borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Population
940
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,722
ZIP codes
0
Abbottstown and its ZIP codes
Abbottstown at a glance
- Abbottstown is about 5.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,607, 5% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,800 (17% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,122 a month.
Local data for Abbottstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abbottstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,607
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (430), Irish Americans (193), Puerto Ricans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Abbottstown.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,008
33,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$819M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
How people get to work
Abbottstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abbottstown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Abbottstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BerlinBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| New OxfordBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.8 |
| HanoverBorough | 5.1 mi | 3.7 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| McSherrystownBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring GroveBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PennvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake MeadeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| HunterstownCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| JeffersonBorough | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BonneauvilleBorough | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| HeidlersburgCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| New SalemBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WeigelstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abbottstown, PA in?
- Abbottstown is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Abbottstown, PA?
- About 940 people live in Abbottstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abbottstown?
- Nearby places include East Berlin (3.6 mi), New Oxford (3.9 mi), Hampton (4.4 mi), Hanover (5.1 mi), Midway (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023