Ephrata
Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Ephrata is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 13,794 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 358 ft (109 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Akron, 2.0 miles SW.
- 13,794residents (2020 Census)
- 358 ftelevation · 109 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 4,036 / sq mipopulation density
- 17522ZIP code
About Ephrata
Ephrata ( EF-rə-tə; Pennsylvania German: Effridaa) is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located 42 miles (68 km) east of Harrisburg and about 60 miles (97 km) west-northwest of Philadelphia and is named after Ephrath, the former name for current-day Bethlehem. In its early history, Ephrata was a pleasure resort and an agricultural community.
Ephrata's population has steadily grown over the last century. In 1900, 2,452 people lived there, and by 1940, the population had increased to 6,199. The population was 13,794 at the 2020 census. Ephrata is the most populous borough in Lancaster County.
Ephrata's sister city is Eberbach, Germany, the city where its founders originated.
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Living in Ephrata
- Median household income
- $69,735
- Median home value
- $224,400
- Median rent
- $1,143/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Ephrata had 13,794 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,794 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,036 per sq mi (1,558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ephrata at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 13,794 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.42 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1809° N, 76.1802° W |
| ZIP code | 17522 |
| Official website | ephrataboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4223832 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ephrata
- Akron2.0 mi SW
- Stevens2.6 mi N
- West Earl3.7 mi S
- Reamstown3.9 mi NE
- Hinkletown4.0 mi SE
- Rothsville4.1 mi SW
- Farmersville4.2 mi S
- Brownstown4.2 mi SW
- Denver4.2 mi NE
- Schoeneck4.4 mi N
- Clay4.9 mi NW
- East Cocalico4.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ephrata
What county is Ephrata in?
Ephrata is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Ephrata, PA?
13,794 people lived in Ephrata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ephrata, PA?
The ZIP code of Ephrata is 17522.
What is the elevation of Ephrata?
358 feet (109 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ephrata?
Akron (2.0 mi), Stevens (2.6 mi), West Earl (3.7 mi), Reamstown (3.9 mi), Hinkletown (4.0 mi).
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