Lancaster
City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 58,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rohrerstown, 3.2 miles W.
- 58,039residents (2020 Census)
- 367 ftelevation · 112 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 8,030 / sq mipopulation density
- 17603main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lancaster
Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 58,039 at the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. It is a core city within South Central Pennsylvania, with 552,984 residents in the Lancaster metropolitan area.
Settled in the 1720s, Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the US. It served as the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services. Lancaster is located 59 miles (95 km) southwest of Allentown and 61 miles (98 km) west of Philadelphia and is a hub of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $63,690
- Median home value
- $219,500
- Median rent
- $1,240/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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Lancaster had 58,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,030 per sq mi (3,101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 58,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.23 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0421° N, 76.3010° W |
| ZIP codes | 17603, 17504, 17601 |
| Official website | cityoflancasterpa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4241216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Rohrerstown3.2 mi W
- Manheim3.4 mi N
- Millersville3.7 mi SW
- West Lampeter4.1 mi SE
- Lampeter4.5 mi SE
- Willow Street4.5 mi S
- East Lampeter4.6 mi E
- Witmer4.8 mi E
- East Petersburg4.9 mi NW
- Pequea5.0 mi S
- Smoketown5.1 mi E
- East Hempfield5.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lancaster, PA?
58,039 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17603. Other ZIP codes: 17504, 17601.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
367 feet (112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Rohrerstown (3.2 mi), Manheim (3.4 mi), Millersville (3.7 mi), West Lampeter (4.1 mi), Lampeter (4.5 mi).
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