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Maytown, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17547, 17550.
Population
4,443
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,207
ZIP codes
2
Maytown and its ZIP codes
Maytown at a glance
- Maytown is about 4.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 316th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $119,097, 53% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 (27% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,712 a month.
Local data for Maytown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maytown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,097
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$324,300
Median rent
$1,712/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,483), Puerto Ricans (513), Irish Americans (360).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Maytown.
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
$106K
7 loans, 9 jobs reported
How people get to work
Maytown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maytown, 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
ZIP codes in Maytown
2 in or overlapping Maytown. Population shown
Cities near Maytown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MariettaBorough | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| RheemsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| BainbridgeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount JoyBorough | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| WrightsvilleBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| SaginawCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| ColumbiaBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| ElizabethtownBorough | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| HallamBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount WolfBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| YorklynCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| YorkanaBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| StonybrookCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| ManchesterBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| York HavenBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maytown, PA in?
- Maytown is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Maytown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Maytown include 17547, 17550.
- What is the population of Maytown, PA?
- About 4,443 people live in Maytown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maytown?
- Nearby places include Marietta (2 mi), Rheems (3.2 mi), Bainbridge (4.3 mi), Mount Joy (4.4 mi), Wrightsville (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023