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Adamstown, PA
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19501.
Population
2,023
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,466
ZIP codes
1
Adamstown and its ZIP codes
Adamstown at a glance
- Adamstown is about 5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $117,554 a year, 51% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,500 (9% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,231 a month.
Local data for Adamstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adamstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,554
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,231/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.6%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,021), Irish Americans (360), Polish Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Adamstown.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,459
254,207 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
PPP loans
$5.9M
32 loans, 612 jobs reported
How people get to work
Adamstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home26.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adamstown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
678
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Adamstown
1 in or overlapping Adamstown. Population shown
Cities near Adamstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwartzvilleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.5 |
| GouglersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| BowmansvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| ReamstownCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.3 |
| DenverBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| FivepointvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ReinholdsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| AlleghenyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.6 |
| MohntonBorough | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| Terre HillBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| StevensCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| PennwynCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Montrose ManorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| SchoeneckCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Sinking SpringBorough | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| WernersvilleBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adamstown, PA in?
- Adamstown is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Adamstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Adamstown include 19501.
- What is the population of Adamstown, PA?
- About 2,023 people live in Adamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adamstown?
- Nearby places include Swartzville (1.2 mi), Gouglersville (3.2 mi), Bowmansville (3.4 mi), Reamstown (3.5 mi), Denver (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023