Gap
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Gap is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 2,186 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Christiana, 2.8 miles SE.
- 2,186residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 711 / sq mipopulation density
- 17535ZIP code
About Gap
Gap is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a ZIP code of 17527. The population was 1,931 at the 2010 census. U.S. Route 30 passes through the town, which is also the terminus for four Pennsylvania highways: 772, 741, 897, and the heavily used 41, which leads toward Wilmington, Delaware.
Gap lies approximately 16 miles (26 km) east of Lancaster and 49 miles (79 km) west of Philadelphia.
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Living in Gap
- Median household income
- $87,500
- Median home value
- $338,200
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Gap had 2,186 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,186 |
|---|---|
| Density | 711 per sq mi (274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gap at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,186 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9899° N, 76.0212° W |
| ZIP code | 17535 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4228376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gap
- Christiana2.8 mi SE
- Sadsbury3.6 mi S
- West Sadsbury3.7 mi E
- Atglen3.8 mi SE
- Salisbury3.9 mi N
- Paradise4.4 mi W
- Georgetown4.6 mi SW
- Intercourse5.5 mi NW
- Bart5.5 mi SW
- Parkesburg5.9 mi E
- Sadsbury6.0 mi E
- Leacock6.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gap
What county is Gap in?
Gap is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Gap, PA?
2,186 people lived in Gap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gap, PA?
The ZIP code of Gap is 17535.
What is the elevation of Gap?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gap?
Christiana (2.8 mi), Sadsbury (3.6 mi), West Sadsbury (3.7 mi), Atglen (3.8 mi), Salisbury (3.9 mi).
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