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Intercourse, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17534.
Population
1,588
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
838
ZIP codes
1
Intercourse and its ZIP codes
Intercourse at a glance
- Intercourse is about 2.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,318 a year, 8% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,700 (81% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Intercourse, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Intercourse, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,318
Poverty rate
0.8%
Median home value
$459,700
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
11.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (847), Irish Americans (133), Italian Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Intercourse.
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
PPP loans
$8.2M
43 loans, 1,121 jobs reported
How people get to work
Intercourse, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.5%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked32.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 11.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Intercourse, 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 Intercourse
1 in or overlapping Intercourse. Population shown
Cities near Intercourse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GordonvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.9 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SoudersburgCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| RonksCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| New HollandBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| SmoketownCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| GapCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| LeolaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6 |
| StrasburgBorough | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| WitmerCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Blue BallCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| East EarlCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.1 |
| FarmersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| HinkletownCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Intercourse, PA in?
- Intercourse is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Intercourse, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Intercourse include 17534.
- What is the population of Intercourse, PA?
- About 1,588 people live in Intercourse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Intercourse?
- Nearby places include Gordonville (2 mi), Paradise (2.4 mi), Soudersburg (3 mi), Ronks (3.6 mi), Bird-in-Hand (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023