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Refton, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17568.
Population
321
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
268
ZIP codes
1
Refton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Refton, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Refton.
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
PPP loans
$3M
3 loans, 210 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Refton, 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
ZIP codes in Refton
1 in or overlapping Refton. Population shown
Cities near Refton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Willow StreetCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| LampeterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.7 |
| StrasburgBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| ConestogaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| QuarryvilleBorough | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| SmoketownCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| SoudersburgCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| RonksCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| MillersvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| WitmerCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| LancasterCity | 7.3 mi | 7.2 |
| GordonvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.1 |
| IntercourseCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Refton, PA in?
- Refton is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Refton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Refton include 17568.
- What is the population of Refton, PA?
- About 321 people live in Refton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Refton?
- Nearby places include Willow Street (2.8 mi), Lampeter (3 mi), Strasburg (3.8 mi), Conestoga (5.2 mi), Quarryville (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023