East Petersburg, Pennsylvania
East Petersburg: Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
About
East Petersburg is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,506 and a population density of 3,724 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,485 inhabitants.
The city was created 212 years ago in 1811.
Quick Facts about East Petersburg
| Population : | 4,485 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lancaster County |
| Postal code : | 17520 |
| Area : | 1.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,227 feet / 374 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1812 (212 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:12:24 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3,707 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Petersburg is located at 40°6'0"N 76°21'15"W (40.1001000, -76.3541300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Petersburg decreased by 0.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,511 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,513 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,513 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,519 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,516 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,516 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,519 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,511 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,504 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,485 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Schools in East Petersburg
College & universities near East Petersburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213400 | Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster (PA) | 17601-5036 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Petersburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near East Petersburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Petersburg Post Office | East Petersburg (PA) | 17520 |
Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
East Petersburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
