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York, PA
City in York County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17401.
Population
44,938
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
8,491
ZIP codes
1
York and its ZIP codes
York at a glance
- York is about 29 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $48,420 a year, 38% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,700 (53% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for York, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants160
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
York, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,420
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$119,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (9,288), German Americans (5,749), Dominican Americans (4,092).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for York.
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
PPP loans
$60.95M
612 loans, 6,279 jobs reported
How people get to work
York, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
York, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
ZIP codes in York
1 in or overlapping York. Population shown
Cities near York
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North YorkBorough | 0.5 mi | 0.3 |
| West YorkBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| GrantleyCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| EmigsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| PleasurevilleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Queens GateCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| East YorkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Tyler RunCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.3 |
| SpryCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| YorklynCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| StonybrookCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| New SalemBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WeigelstownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.2 |
| JacobusBorough | 6 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is York, PA in?
- York is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in York, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping York include 17401.
- What is the population of York, PA?
- About 44,938 people live in York, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near York?
- Nearby places include North York (0.5 mi), West York (1.9 mi), Valley View (2 mi), Grantley (2 mi), Emigsville (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023