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Hanover, PA
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania.
Population
16,584
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,487
ZIP codes
0
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 15 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 41st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $61,293 a year, 21% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,800 (16% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,137 a month.
Local data for Hanover, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanover, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,293
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$212,800
Median rent
$1,137/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,962), Irish Americans (2,790), Mexican Americans (894).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,071
182,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.89B
FY 2026, $10,722 per person
How people get to work
Hanover, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
965
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
674
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PennvilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.9 |
| McSherrystownBorough | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| AbbottstownBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| New OxfordBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LittlestownBorough | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| JeffersonBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BonneauvilleBorough | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| Spring GroveBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| East BerlinBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| HunterstownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake HeritageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Manchester, MDTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Seven ValleysBorough | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, PA in?
- Hanover is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hanover, PA?
- About 16,584 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Midway (1.1 mi), Pennville (1.6 mi), Parkville (1.8 mi), McSherrystown (2 mi), Abbottstown (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023