East Prospect borough, Pennsylvania
East Prospect borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Prospect borough is a geographic entity located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 961. The land area covers 0.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 961 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 299 | ±59 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 329 | ±72 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 299 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $219,700 | ±$19,123 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,300 | ±$651 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,438 | ±$11,857 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,191 | ±$4,624 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 31 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 453 | ±104 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.6% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF EAST PROSPECT
GUS Population: 962 (2024)
ID: 174167
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 334, EAST PROSPECT PA 17317-0334
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GUS Population: 471,240 (2024)
ID: 133458
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
28 E MARKET ST, BSMT, YORK PA 17401-1503
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School East Prospect | KG-05 | East Prospect, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Bainbridge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Manheim, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Elizabethtown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Lancaster, PA | |
| 4 Nearby | 12-17 | LANCASTER, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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YTI Career Institute-York
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College | 7.5 mi away | 1405 Williams Road, York, PA, 17402 |
7177571100
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KREUTZ CREEK VALLEY LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 66 WALNUT SPRINGS ROAD, HELLAM, PA, 17406 |
(717) 252-4080
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Empire Beauty School-York
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 2592 Eastern Blvd, Kingston Square Shopping Ctr, York, PA, 17402 |
8009204593
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COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 24 SOUTH SIXTH ST, COLUMBIA, PA, 17512 |
(717) 684-2255
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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College | 8.9 mi away | 1 South George Street, Lyle Hall, Millersville, PA, 17551-0302 |
7178714636
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KALTREIDER-BENFER LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 147 S CHARLES ST, RED LION, PA, 17356 |
(717) 244-2032
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York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
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College Vocational | 9.1 mi away | 2179 S Queen St, York, PA, 17402-4696 |
7177472130
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LANCASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WEST - MOUNTVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 120 COLLEGE AVENUE, MOUNTVILLE, PA, 17554 |
(717) 285-3231
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
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College | 9.7 mi away | 1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, PA, 17403-3326 |
7177714000
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COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 2632 DELTA ROAD, BROGUE, PA, 17309 |
(717) 927-9014
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SAFE HARBOR DAM, PA US, located 7.7 miles from East Prospect borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.9° | 25.2° | 32.0° | 3.26" | 6.1" |
| February | 41.4° | 26.4° | 33.9° | 2.68" | 7.6" |
| March | 49.5° | 33.0° | 41.2° | 4.05" | 3.5" |
| April | 62.8° | 43.9° | 53.3° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| May | 72.2° | 53.3° | 62.8° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 63.2° | 72.5° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 67.9° | 77.3° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 66.2° | 75.3° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 59.5° | 68.3° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 48.2° | 56.5° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.0° | 38.0° | 45.5° | 3.40" | 0.5" |
| December | 43.6° | 30.2° | 36.9° | 3.82" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prospect borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Yorkana borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Washington Boro CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Wrightsville borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
| Columbia borough | Borough | 4.6 mi | — |
| Hallam borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4213321728. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.