York
City in York County, Pennsylvania
York is a city in York County, Pennsylvania, with 44,800 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North York, 0.9 miles N.
- 44,800residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 8,465 / sq mipopulation density
- 17401ZIP code
About York
York is a city in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located in South Central Pennsylvania, the city's population was 44,800 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Pennsylvania. The city has an urban area population of 238,549 and has a metropolitan area population of 456,449.
Founded in 1741, York served as the temporary base for the Continental Congress from September 1777 to June 1778, during which the Articles of Confederation were drafted. It is the largest city in the York–Hanover metropolitan area, which is also included in the larger Harrisburg–York–Lebanon combined statistical area of the Susquehanna Valley.
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Living in York
- Median household income
- $48,420
- Median home value
- $119,700
- Median rent
- $1,014/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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York had 44,800 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,800 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,465 per sq mi (3,268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
York at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 44,800 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.29 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9648° N, 76.7318° W |
| ZIP code | 17401 |
| Official website | yorkcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4287048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near York
- North York0.9 mi N
- Spring Garden1.6 mi S
- Grantley1.7 mi S
- West York1.7 mi SW
- Valley View1.9 mi SE
- Pleasureville2.9 mi NE
- Tyler Run2.9 mi SE
- Queens Gate2.9 mi SE
- East York3.0 mi E
- Emigsville3.1 mi N
- Shiloh3.2 mi W
- Springettsbury3.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about York
What county is York in?
York is in York County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of York, PA?
44,800 people lived in York at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of York, PA?
The ZIP code of York is 17401.
What is the elevation of York?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near York?
North York (0.9 mi), Spring Garden (1.6 mi), Grantley (1.7 mi), West York (1.7 mi), Valley View (1.9 mi).
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