City

Adamstown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥950Population
💰$80,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$226,700Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 2.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
36%
45–64
20%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate269 (45%)
Some College52 (8.7%)
Associates66 (11%)
Bachelors69 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree142 (23.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,700 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,023/mo
Total Housing Units377
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Adamstown, PA

Adamstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 950 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Adamstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,000 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Adamstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,023 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adamstown is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.16%).

Adamstown, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Adamstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19501 950 $80,000 $226,700 $1,023 1.8% 35.3% 75.4%