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Gap, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17527.
Population
2,128
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
692
ZIP codes
1
Gap and its ZIP codes
Gap at a glance
- Gap is about 2.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,500, 12% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,200 (33% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,145 a month.
Local data for Gap, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gap, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,500
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$338,200
Median rent
$1,145/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (535), Irish Americans (361), Italian Americans (259).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Gap.
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
How people get to work
Gap, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.0%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked9.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gap, 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° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Gap
1 in or overlapping Gap. Population shown
Cities near Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChristianaBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| AtglenBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.1 |
| IntercourseCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.9 |
| ParkesburgBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SadsburyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| GordonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| SoudersburgCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| CambridgeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| PomeroyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| East EarlCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CochranvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| RonksCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| New HollandBorough | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gap, PA in?
- Gap is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Gap, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gap include 17527.
- What is the population of Gap, PA?
- About 2,128 people live in Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gap?
- Nearby places include Christiana (2.7 mi), Atglen (3.7 mi), Georgetown (4.6 mi), Intercourse (5.5 mi), Parkesburg (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023