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Lampeter, PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Population

2,140

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,248

ZIP codes

0

Lampeter and its ZIP codes

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Lampeter at a glance

  • Lampeter is about 4.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $101,667 a year, 30% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,900 (66% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,442 a month.

Local data for Lampeter, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lampeter, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,667

Poverty rate

3.9%

Median home value

$422,900

Median rent

$1,442/mo

Homeownership

54.5%

Bachelor's or higher

52.1%

Median age

27.5

Average commute

30.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (728), Irish Americans (326), Italian Americans (185).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Lampeter.

Details

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

Lancaster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lampeter, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.9%
  • Carpooled3.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.8%

Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lampeter, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

87° / 22°F

44.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Lampeter

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Willow StreetCensus-designated place1.7 mi5.5
ReftonCensus-designated place3 mi1.2
StrasburgBorough3 mi1
SmoketownCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.6
Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.6
WitmerCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.2
RonksCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.7
LancasterCity4.9 mi7.2
SoudersburgCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.1
GordonvilleCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.9
ConestogaCensus-designated place6 mi2.1
MillersvilleBorough6.1 mi1.9
ParadiseCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.2
RohrerstownCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.2
QuarryvilleBorough7.8 mi1.3
LeolaCensus-designated place7.8 mi6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lampeter, PA in?
Lampeter is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lampeter, PA?
About 2,140 people live in Lampeter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lampeter?
Nearby places include Willow Street (1.7 mi), Refton (3 mi), Strasburg (3 mi), Smoketown (3.8 mi), Bird-in-Hand (4.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023