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Penryn, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,257
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
666
ZIP codes
0
Penryn and its ZIP codes
Penryn at a glance
- Penryn is about 2.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,545 a year, 19% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,000 (11% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,054 a month.
Local data for Penryn, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Penryn, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,545
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (668), Irish Americans (142), Italian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Penryn.
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
Penryn, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Penryn, 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
Cities near Penryn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManheimBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.4 |
| LititzBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| BrickervilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.2 |
| CornwallBorough | 5.3 mi | 9.7 |
| HopelandCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount Gretna HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount GretnaBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| QuentinCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Timber HillsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| East PetersburgBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| RothsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| SchaefferstownCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.7 |
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| SalungaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| Lebanon SouthCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Penryn, PA in?
- Penryn is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Penryn, PA?
- About 1,257 people live in Penryn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Penryn?
- Nearby places include Manheim (2.8 mi), Lititz (4.7 mi), Brickerville (4.8 mi), Cornwall (5.3 mi), Hopeland (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023