Railroad
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania

Railroad is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, with 256 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shrewsbury, 1.2 miles NE.
- 256residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 401 / sq mipopulation density
- 17355main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Railroad
Railroad is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 259 at the 2020 census. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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Living in Railroad
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Median rent
- $1,083/mo
- Median age
- 30.7
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Railroad had 256 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 256 |
|---|---|
| Density | 401 per sq mi (155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Railroad at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 256 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7596° N, 76.6961° W |
| ZIP codes | 17355, 17361 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4263288 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Railroad
- Shrewsbury1.2 mi NE
- New Freedom1.7 mi S
- Glen Rock3.0 mi NW
- Springfield5.3 mi NW
- Codorus5.5 mi W
- Stewartstown5.5 mi E
- Loganville6.7 mi N
- North Hopewell6.9 mi NE
- Winterstown7.0 mi NE
- Seven Valleys7.6 mi NW
- Hopewell7.6 mi E
- Cross Roads7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Railroad
What county is Railroad in?
Railroad is in York County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Railroad, PA?
256 people lived in Railroad at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Railroad, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17355. Other ZIP codes: 17361.
What is the elevation of Railroad?
804 feet (245 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Railroad?
Shrewsbury (1.2 mi), New Freedom (1.7 mi), Glen Rock (3.0 mi), Springfield (5.3 mi), Codorus (5.5 mi).
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