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Lancaster, PA
City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17602.
Population
57,719
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
7,986
ZIP codes
1
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is about 27 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $63,690, 18% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,500 (14% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,240 a month.
Local data for Lancaster, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools23
- Colleges5
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices2
- Parks34
- Grocery Stores38
- Restaurants260
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Community Health Centers9
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places52
Housing and community stats
Lancaster, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,690
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (15,468), German Americans (9,483), Irish Americans (4,356).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
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
How people get to work
Lancaster, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked10.2%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, 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
87° / 22°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone52 historic places
ZIP codes in Lancaster
1 in or overlapping Lancaster. Population shown
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RohrerstownCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| MillersvilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Willow StreetCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.5 |
| East PetersburgBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| LampeterCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| WitmerCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SmoketownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MountvilleBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ConestogaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| SalungaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| RonksCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| ReftonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| StrasburgBorough | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| BrownstownCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, PA in?
- Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Lancaster, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lancaster include 17602.
- What is the population of Lancaster, PA?
- About 57,719 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Rohrerstown (3 mi), Millersville (3.5 mi), Willow Street (4.5 mi), East Petersburg (4.7 mi), Lampeter (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023