Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Mount Joy: borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
About
Mount Joy is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Mount Joy
| Population | 8,071 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Postal code | 17552 |
| Area | 2.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1098,-76.5033 |
| Altitude | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1812 (214 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:15:38 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Joy is located at 40°6'35"N 76°30'12"W (40.1098200, -76.5033000).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsitePeople born in Mount Joy (7)
People born in Mount Joy, including journalist Ada Patterson, United States federal judge Clarence Charles Newcomer, Union Army general Joseph F. Knipe, .
More notable people
- Joseph M. Patterson (American politician) he was born in 12/08/1837
- Kaufman Thuma Keller he was born in 27/11/1885
- David McNeely Stauffer (American civil engineer, editor, artist, and collector) he was born in 24/03/1845
- Mackenzie Allessie (American field hockey player) she was born in 06/03/2001
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Joy, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212197 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown (PA) | 17022-2298 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Joy, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Joy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Joy Post Office | Mount Joy (PA) | 17552 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Mount Joy, Pennsylvania borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a population of 8,264 people.
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 |
| 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 |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Joy distances to largest Pennsylvania cities