Intercourse
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Intercourse is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 1,494 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Leacock, 0.8 miles NW.
- 1,494residents (2020 Census)
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 788 / sq mipopulation density
- 17534main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Intercourse
Intercourse is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 10 miles (16 km) east of Lancaster on Pennsylvania Route 340. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,494, up from 1,274 at the previous census. It is about 8 miles away from Blue Ball, a town with a similarly unusual name.
Intercourse is a popular site for tourists because of its location in Amish country and its sexually suggestive name. The movie Witness was filmed in Intercourse as well as other parts of the surrounding area, and For Richer or Poorer was set there, though not filmed in Intercourse. Because of the town's unusual name, the sign posts for the town are frequently targeted by thieves.
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Living in Intercourse
- Median household income
- $84,318
- Median home value
- $459,700
- Median rent
- $868/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Intercourse had 1,494 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,494 |
|---|---|
| Density | 788 per sq mi (304 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Intercourse at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,494 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.0364° N, 76.1058° W |
| ZIP codes | 17534, 17529 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4237016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Intercourse
- Leacock0.8 mi NW
- Gordonville1.9 mi SW
- Soudersburg2.9 mi SW
- Paradise3.3 mi S
- Ronks3.8 mi W
- Bird-in-Hand4.4 mi W
- New Holland4.6 mi N
- Earl5.1 mi N
- Upper Leacock5.1 mi NW
- Smoketown5.2 mi W
- Gap5.5 mi SE
- Strasburg5.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Intercourse
What county is Intercourse in?
Intercourse is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Intercourse, PA?
1,494 people lived in Intercourse at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Intercourse, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17534. Other ZIP codes: 17529.
What towns are near Intercourse?
Leacock (0.8 mi), Gordonville (1.9 mi), Soudersburg (2.9 mi), Paradise (3.3 mi), Ronks (3.8 mi).
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