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Manheim, PA
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,027
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,637
ZIP codes
0
Manheim and its ZIP codes
Manheim at a glance
- Manheim is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 272nd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $81,273, 4% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,400 (3% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,149 a month.
Local data for Manheim, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manheim, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,273
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$246,400
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,685), Irish Americans (882), Italian Americans (719).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Manheim.
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
Manheim, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manheim, 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
85° / 19°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Manheim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PenrynCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| LititzBorough | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| East PetersburgBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| SalungaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount GretnaBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount JoyBorough | 7 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount Gretna HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BrickervilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Timber HillsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| CornwallBorough | 7.4 mi | 9.7 |
| RohrerstownCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| RothsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| QuentinCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| HopelandCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MountvilleBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manheim, PA in?
- Manheim is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Manheim, PA?
- About 5,027 people live in Manheim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manheim?
- Nearby places include Penryn (2.8 mi), Lititz (4.9 mi), East Petersburg (5.2 mi), Salunga (5.2 mi), Landisville (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023