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Reamstown, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17578.
Population
3,468
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,536
ZIP codes
1
Reamstown and its ZIP codes
Reamstown at a glance
- Reamstown is about 5.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $96,083 a year, 23% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,400 (26% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,206 a month.
Local data for Reamstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reamstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,083
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,206/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,185), Irish Americans (285), Dutch Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Reamstown.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 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
Reamstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reamstown, 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
86° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Reamstown
1 in or overlapping Reamstown. Population shown
Cities near Reamstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DenverBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| SwartzvilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.5 |
| StevensCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| AdamstownBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.4 |
| EphrataBorough | 3.6 mi | 3.4 |
| FivepointvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| SchoeneckCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.3 |
| ReinholdsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| HinkletownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BowmansvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.1 |
| Terre HillBorough | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| AkronBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| FarmersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| GouglersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Blue BallCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reamstown, PA in?
- Reamstown is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Reamstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Reamstown include 17578.
- What is the population of Reamstown, PA?
- About 3,468 people live in Reamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reamstown?
- Nearby places include Denver (1.9 mi), Swartzville (2.3 mi), Stevens (2.5 mi), Adamstown (3.5 mi), Ephrata (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023