Weigelstown, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
York County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Weigelstown based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
15,401
2023 ACS
Median Income
$70,333
2023
Median Home Value
$202,100
2023
Median Rent
$1,358
2023
Median Age
43.1
Unemployment
2.2%
Cost of Living Index
117.8
100 = national avg
Weigelstown is a city in York County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 15,401 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Weigelstown is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Weigelstown is $70,333, and the median home value is $202,100. The cost of living index is 117.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,358 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, and the median age is 43.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
15,401
Male
6,749
43.8%
Female
8,652
56.2%
Median Age
43.1
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
14.6%
High School or Higher
45.7%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Veterans
6.9%
Married
46.3%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.257
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
85.6%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
916 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
94.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
14,351
English Only
93.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
450 speakers
Limited English
2.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
97.6%
Limited English Proficiency
2.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,066
6.9% of population
Disability Rate
48.6%
518 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$43,194
Unemployment Rate
14.5%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,008
94.6%
Female Veterans
58
5.4%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$43,194
Non-Veteran Income
$41,317
Difference
$1,877
4.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
518
Without Disability
548
Disability Rate
48.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
12,096
#1 Ancestry
German
32.8% (5,059)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
10.5% (1,617)
#3 Ancestry
American
8.9% (1,377)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
6,520
Family Households
4,151
63.7%
Married Couples
3,439
52.7%
Non-Family Households
2,369
36.3%
Single Mother Households
490
7.5%
Single Father Households
222
3.4%
Living Alone
2,151
33.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
3,405
In Married Couple
2,478
72.8%
With Single Mother
628
18.4%
With Single Father
299
8.8%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$92,438
Married Couple Income
$105,292
Single Mother Income
$69,357
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
1.8
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
163
Grandparents Responsible
56
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$70,333
-4% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,988
-0% vs national
Poverty Rate
7.3%
-47% vs national
Gini Index
0.4158
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.2%
-58% vs national
SNAP Recipients
7.4%
of households
How Weigelstown Compares
Weigelstown vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Weigelstown is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Weigelstown, PA has a median household income of $70,333, making it the 12,156th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher median household income than 57% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Weigelstown, PA has a per capita income of $36,988, making it the 10,614th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher per capita income than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Weigelstown, PA has a poverty rate of 7.3%, making it the 20,404th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher poverty rate than 35% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Weigelstown, PA has a unemployment rate of 2.2%, making it the 20,163rd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher unemployment rate than 35% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Weigelstown. The median household income here is $70,333.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
-57% vs PA avg
Labor Force
7,736
Employed
7,567
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
45.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
43.1
Work from Home
13.1%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the York-Hanover, PA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$96.9K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
117.8
100 = national avg
+17.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$51,826
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$122,498
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,060
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,335
per month
The median household income in Weigelstown, PA is $70,333, which is 3.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $36,988. The poverty rate of 7.3% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4158, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 7,736. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 117.8, which is 17.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 139.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,826 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$286,977
Median List Price
$279,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Days on Market
17
Active Inventory
42
Months of Supply
2.6
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
25.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
29.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
16
New Listings
25
Pending Sales
27
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$184
Median List $/SF
$172
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Weigelstown, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the York-Hanover, PA metro area, home prices have risen 357.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 76.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 84.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 53.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader York-Hanover, PA housing market rather than Weigelstown alone.
Metro area: York-Hanover, PA
Weigelstown vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Weigelstown is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Weigelstown, PA has a median home value of $202,100, making it the 12,141st highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher median home value than 57% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Weigelstown, PA has a median rent of $1,358, making it the 5,142nd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher median rent than 77% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Weigelstown, PA has a price per square foot of $184, making it the 9,329th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher price per square foot than 55% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Weigelstown, PA has a rent burden of 23.2%, making it the 4,993rd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Weigelstown has a higher rent burden than 77% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$202,100
Median Rent
$1,358
Total Housing Units
6,734
Vacancy Rate
3.2%
Owner Occupied
84.9%
Renter Occupied
15.1%
Median Property Tax
$3,777
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,137
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,777
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.87%
of home value
Median Home Value
$202,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,680
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,777) by the median home value ($202,100). In Weigelstown, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.87%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Weigelstown, PA is $286,977 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 17 days on the market. 25.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $184. The median rent is $1,358 per month (Census ACS). About 84.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 6,734 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,777. The effective tax rate is 1.87%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Weigelstown. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
21
Public Assistance
$79.8M
Individual Assistance
$9.8M
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $2.7M | $2.4M |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $70.1M | $3.6M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2014 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $4.6M | $3.7M |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $1.5M | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $262K | $144K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $594K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1976 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Sep 1975 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,753
Total Claims Paid
$20,710,833
Avg Claim Payout
$11,815
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
57
Federal Funding
$4,470,533
Properties Protected
22
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.29
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 19 | $905,629 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 14 | $808,201 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $1,508,024 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan; 96.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 4 | $297,513 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 3 | $140,976 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Weigelstown has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 1,753 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $79,752,241 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,835,124 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 57 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Weigelstown has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Upmc Memorial
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Memorial | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Wellspan York Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Wellspan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Oss Orthopaedic Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Upmc Hanover | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
78.1%
-1% vs national
Public Transit
0.6%
-34% vs national
Work From Home
13.1%
+41% vs national
Carpool
8.1%
Walk
0.2%
How Weigelstown's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Weigelstown, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.1% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. 8.1% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
85.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
72.6%
of households
No Internet
13.4%
of households
Total Households
6,520
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
89.1%
of households
Smartphone
79.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
78.0%
of households
Tablet
60.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Weigelstown vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
85.0% of households in Weigelstown have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Weigelstown is located in York County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Weigelstown.
Election Overview
Source: York County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
91,926
36.9%
GOP Votes
154,884
62.2%
Total Votes
249,210
Margin
R+25.3%
Shift from 2020
R+0.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91,926 | 154,884 | 249,210 | 36.9% | 62.2% | R+25.3 |
| 2020 | 88,114 | 146,733 | 238,471 | 37.0% | 61.5% | R+24.6 |
| 2016 | 67,428 | 126,933 | 203,153 | 33.2% | 62.5% | R+29.3 |
In the 2024 presidential election, York County recorded 249,210 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.2% of the vote compared to 36.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+25.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, York County has shifted 4.0 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
16
Total Population
239,108
Avg Median Income
$84,288
Avg Home Value
-$41,458,535
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17315 | 26,434 | $81,058 | $222,400 | $1,189 | 58.1 |
| 17316 | 8,460 | $91,484 | $282,500 | $977 | 41.0 |
| 17318 | 120 | $78,603 | N/A | N/A | 1.1 |
| 17345 | 8,106 | $83,556 | $204,900 | $1,150 | 12.0 |
| 17347 | 6,186 | $95,397 | $228,800 | $1,375 | 12.7 |
| 17362 | 14,020 | $96,438 | $258,700 | $1,183 | 49.1 |
| 17364 | 3,963 | $71,799 | $204,400 | $913 | 17.4 |
| 17365 | 2,755 | $88,843 | $267,600 | $764 | 20.8 |
| 17370 | 6,970 | $86,722 | $220,900 | $1,157 | 13.2 |
| 17371 | 319 | $102,978 | $195,600 | N/A | 0.2 |
| 17401 | 18,102 | $41,569 | $84,500 | $940 | 1.5 |
| 17402 | 37,074 | $77,134 | $247,800 | $1,307 | 18.7 |
| 17403 | 40,272 | $72,233 | $206,900 | $1,072 | 20.6 |
| 17404 | 38,973 | $75,882 | $176,200 | $1,136 | 21.5 |
| 17407 | 2,684 | $117,864 | $288,900 | $1,893 | 1.5 |
| 17408 | 24,670 | $87,044 | $240,000 | $1,539 | 26.8 |
Weigelstown, PA has 16 ZIP codes with a combined population of 239,108. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $84,288. The average median home value is -$41,458,535. The average median monthly rent is -$83,332,296.
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