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Rheems, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17570.
Population
2,426
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,700
ZIP codes
1
Rheems and its ZIP codes
Rheems at a glance
- Rheems is about 5.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $96,667, 24% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,400 (4% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,639 a month.
Local data for Rheems, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rheems, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,667
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$265,400
Median rent
$1,639/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (695), Italian Americans (502), Irish Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Rheems.
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
$6.4M
1 loan, 430 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rheems, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rheems, 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
ZIP codes in Rheems
1 in or overlapping Rheems. Population shown
Cities near Rheems
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethtownBorough | 2.8 mi | 2.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Mount JoyBorough | 3.3 mi | 2.4 |
| MariettaBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BainbridgeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| SaginawCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WrightsvilleBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ColumbiaBorough | 7.2 mi | 2.4 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| York HavenBorough | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SalungaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount WolfBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| HallamBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| MountvilleBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ManchesterBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rheems, PA in?
- Rheems is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Rheems, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rheems include 17570.
- What is the population of Rheems, PA?
- About 2,426 people live in Rheems, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rheems?
- Nearby places include Elizabethtown (2.8 mi), Maytown (3.2 mi), Mount Joy (3.3 mi), Marietta (4.7 mi), Bainbridge (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023