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Denver, PA
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,771
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,948
ZIP codes
0
Denver and its ZIP codes
Denver at a glance
- Denver is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 386th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $85,531 a year, 10% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,400 (5% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,195 a month.
Local data for Denver, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denver, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,531
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,195/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,357), Irish Americans (417), Puerto Ricans (248).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Denver.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 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
How people get to work
Denver, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denver, 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
86° / 22°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Denver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReamstownCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.3 |
| StevensCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| SchoeneckCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| ReinholdsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| SwartzvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| AdamstownBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.4 |
| EphrataBorough | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| FivepointvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| HinkletownCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BowmansvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.1 |
| AkronBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| HopelandCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| GouglersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Terre HillBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WernersvilleBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denver, PA in?
- Denver is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Denver, PA?
- About 3,771 people live in Denver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denver?
- Nearby places include Reamstown (1.9 mi), Stevens (2.1 mi), Schoeneck (2.4 mi), Reinholds (2.5 mi), Swartzville (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023