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Ephrata, PA
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17522.
Population
13,772
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,029
ZIP codes
1
Ephrata and its ZIP codes
Ephrata at a glance
- Ephrata is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $69,735, 11% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,400 (12% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,143 a month.
Local data for Ephrata, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ephrata, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,735
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$224,400
Median rent
$1,143/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,688), Irish Americans (1,711), Italian Americans (761).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Ephrata.
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
$86.2M
713 loans, 9,777 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ephrata, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ephrata, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Ephrata
1 in or overlapping Ephrata. Population shown
Cities near Ephrata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StevensCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| AkronBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| HinkletownCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ReamstownCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| FarmersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| DenverBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| SchoeneckCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| RothsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.5 |
| BrownstownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.5 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.2 |
| SwartzvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| HopelandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FivepointvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| LeolaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6 |
| BrickervilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Terre HillBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ephrata, PA in?
- Ephrata is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Ephrata, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ephrata include 17522.
- What is the population of Ephrata, PA?
- About 13,772 people live in Ephrata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ephrata?
- Nearby places include Stevens (2.3 mi), Akron (2.3 mi), Hinkletown (3.6 mi), Reamstown (3.6 mi), Farmersville (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023