West York, Pennsylvania
West York: Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
West York is a city located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,617 and a population density of 8,711 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,602 inhabitants.
The city was created 121 years ago in 1903.
Quick Facts about West York
| Population : | 4,602 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | York County |
| Postal code : | 17404 |
| Area : | 0.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,325 feet / 404 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1904 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:13:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 8,683 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West York is located at 39°57'9"N 76°45'5"W (39.9526000, -76.7513600).
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Official website of West York
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West York decreased by 0.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,601 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,593 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,588 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,581 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,574 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,580 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,576 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,581 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,571 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,602 | 0.67% | estimation process |
Schools in West York
College & universities near West York, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217059 | York College of Pennsylvania | York (PA) | 17403-3651 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near West York, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near West York
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown York Post Office | York (PA) | 17401 |
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| York | 28,768 | County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Hanover | 15,783 | Town in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Weigelstown | 12,875 | Census designated place |
| Lehman | 10,237 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West Manheim | 9,063 | Township in York County, Pennsylvania |
| East York | 8,777 | Census designated place |
| Bellevue | 7,980 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Red Lion | 6,321 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Forest Hills | 6,256 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Spry | 4,891 | Census designated place |
| Bridgeville | 4,870 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| New Freedom | 4,810 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blooming Grove | 4,687 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| Dallastown | 3,869 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shrewsbury | 3,847 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Grantley | 3,628 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
West York distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
