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Witmer, PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Population

527

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

424

ZIP codes

0

Witmer and its ZIP codes

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Witmer at a glance

  • Witmer is 46% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,023, 30% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,200.

Local data for Witmer, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Witmer, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,023

Poverty rate

49.1%

Median home value

$248,200

Homeownership

77.0%

Bachelor's or higher

11.2%

Median age

29.5

Average commute

34.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (129), Polish Americans (39), Irish Americans (6).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Witmer.

Details

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

Lancaster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Witmer, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.9%
  • Carpooled38.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle5.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Witmer, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Witmer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SmoketownCensus-designated place1.1 mi0.6
Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.6
RonksCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.7
LeolaCensus-designated place3.4 mi6
SoudersburgCensus-designated place4 mi1.1
LampeterCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.7
GordonvilleCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.9
StrasburgBorough4.8 mi1
LancasterCity5.1 mi7.2
BrownstownCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.5
ParadiseCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.2
Willow StreetCensus-designated place5.8 mi5.5
IntercourseCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.9
FarmersvilleCensus-designated place6 mi2.5
New HollandBorough7.2 mi1.9
ReftonCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Witmer, PA in?
Witmer is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Witmer, PA?
About 527 people live in Witmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Witmer?
Nearby places include Smoketown (1.1 mi), Bird-in-Hand (1.6 mi), Ronks (2.8 mi), Leola (3.4 mi), Soudersburg (4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023