Lancaster, PA GIS Map
Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with a population of about 63,280. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Lancaster County
- Population
- 63,280
- Elevation
- 358 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0379, -76.3055
- ZIP codes (11)
- 17601, 17602, 17603, 17604, 17605, 17606 …
- Land area
- 7.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Lancaster, PA
Lancaster is a city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 58,039 at the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. It is a core city within South Central Pennsylvania, with 552,984 residents in the Lancaster metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Lancaster
GIS Data for Lancaster, PA
The Lancaster map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lancaster without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lancaster Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
57,719
Households
21,971
Median household income
$63,690
Median age
32.2 years
Median home value
$219,500
Median gross rent
$1,240/mo
Owner-occupied homes
48.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Below poverty level
20.3%
Land area
7.2 sq mi
Population density
7,987 / sq mi
County
Lancaster Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
59,322
April 2020 (estimates base)
58,051
July 2024 estimate
58,441
Change 2010-2020
-2.1%
Change 2020-2024
+0.7%
Photos of Lancaster
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lancaster
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lancaster.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 Colonial Lane | 1808 Colonial Village Ln, 17601 | Leased | 14,080 | Feb 2034 |
| Cipher Building | 36 E King St, 17602 | Leased | 3,550 | Jul 2031 |
| Lancaster Airport Authority | 500 Airport Rd Suite G, 17543 | Leased | 480 | Sep 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lancaster
General soil map unit at the city center: Pequea-Letort-Hollinger-Conestoga
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Letort25%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Conestoga14%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Pequea8%
Inceptisols · Typic Eutrudepts
- Pequea8%
Inceptisols · Typic Eutrudepts
- Clarksburg8%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Hollinger6%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lancaster
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Lancaster 2Ne Fltr Plt, Pa weather station, elevation 270 ft, 1.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
44.1 in
Annual snowfall
21.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.01 | 2.52 | 3.50 | 3.54 | 3.65 | 4.09 | 4.51 | 3.60 | 4.82 | 4.18 | 3.26 | 3.47 |
| Snow in | 6.1 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 3.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lancaster
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lancaster County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lancaster FAQ
What county is Lancaster in?
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located in Lancaster County.
What is the population of Lancaster?
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Lancaster has a population of about 63,280, making it the number 8 of the 48 Pennsylvania cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
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The elevation of Lancaster is approximately 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lancaster?
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ZIP codes for Lancaster include 17601, 17602, 17603, 17604, 17605, 17606, 17607, 17608, 17611, 17622, 17699.
What time zone is Lancaster in?
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Lancaster is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Lancaster from Harrisburg?
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Lancaster is about 35 miles from Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, in a straight line.
How far is Lancaster from Philadelphia?
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Lancaster is about 61 miles from Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lancaster?
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Cities near Lancaster include Lebanon, PA (22 miles); York, PA (23 miles); Reading, PA (29 miles); Harrisburg, PA (35 miles); Havre de Grace, MD (36 miles).
Local notes for Lancaster, PA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.