City

Ephrata, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥33,601Population
💰$71,865Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$263,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic7.2%
Black1.9%
Asian0.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma358 (1.7%)
HS Graduate8,320 (39.8%)
Some College2,516 (12.1%)
Associates2,558 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,673 (8%)
Graduate Degree5,454 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,865 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$263,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,171/mo
Total Housing Units13,837
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Ephrata, PA

Ephrata is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,601 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Ephrata is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,865 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ephrata is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,171 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ephrata is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.48%).

Ephrata, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Ephrata
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17522 33,601 $71,865 $263,600 $1,171 3.4% 34.1% 66.2%