City

Railroad, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥286Population
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$211,400Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.6% Female 59.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Hispanic0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.2%)
HS Graduate95 (52.2%)
Some College18 (9.9%)
Associates25 (13.7%)
Bachelors9 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree31 (17%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 52.2%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad52.2%
Some College9.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39.2%Renter: 60.8%Tenure
Owner39.2%
Renter60.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
27%

Financials

Median Home Value$211,400 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Rent$1,026/mo
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
66%
About Railroad, PA

Railroad is a city in Pennsylvania, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 286 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

The real estate market in Railroad is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,026 per month. At 39.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Railroad is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Railroad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.