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Spry, PA
Census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,909
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,900
ZIP codes
0
Spry and its ZIP codes
Spry at a glance
- Spry is about 6.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 280th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $82,723 a year, 6% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,100 (12% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,646 a month.
Local data for Spry, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spry, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,723
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$225,100
Median rent
$1,646/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,641), Irish Americans (729), Italian Americans (436).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Spry.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,071
182,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $10,722 per person
How people get to work
Spry, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spry, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
965
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
674
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Spry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler RunCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1 |
| Queens GateCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| JacobusBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| YoeBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| DallastownBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| GrantleyCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.1 |
| East YorkCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Red LionBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| LoganvilleBorough | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| YorkCity | 4.4 mi | 5.3 |
| West YorkBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| North YorkBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| StonybrookCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.9 |
| WindsorBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| New SalemBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spry, PA in?
- Spry is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Spry, PA?
- About 4,909 people live in Spry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spry?
- Nearby places include Tyler Run (1.2 mi), Queens Gate (2 mi), Jacobus (2.6 mi), Valley View (2.7 mi), Yoe (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023