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Weigelstown, PA
Census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania.
Population
15,485
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,488
ZIP codes
0
Weigelstown and its ZIP codes
Weigelstown at a glance
- Weigelstown is about 8.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $73,722, 5% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,500 (14% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,385 a month.
Local data for Weigelstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weigelstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,722
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,385/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,853), Italian Americans (1,794), Irish Americans (1,302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Weigelstown.
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
$4.89B
FY 2026, $10,722 per person
How people get to work
Weigelstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weigelstown, 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
85° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Weigelstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoverBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Mount RoyalCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| West YorkBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| North YorkBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| YorkCity | 5.9 mi | 5.3 |
| EmigsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| New SalemBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| GrantleyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.1 |
| PleasurevilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Spring GroveBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WellsvilleBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| East BerlinBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Tyler RunCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| ManchesterBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weigelstown, PA in?
- Weigelstown is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Weigelstown, PA?
- About 15,485 people live in Weigelstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weigelstown?
- Nearby places include Dover (1.5 mi), Shiloh (2.5 mi), Mount Royal (4.5 mi), West York (4.6 mi), North York (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023