Ephrata 17522 is a welcoming, “small-city” hub in northern Lancaster County—big enough to have plenty of daily conveniences, but still easy to get around. You’re close to major routes like US-222, US-322, and PA-272, which makes commuting toward Lancaster, Reading, and the surrounding towns pretty straightforward.
This ZIP is centered on Ephrata Borough and Ephrata Township, and it also reaches into nearby areas like Akron, Brownstown, Stevens, Farmersville, and parts of West Earl, East/West Cocalico, and neighboring townships—so “17522” can cover a mix of borough neighborhoods, villages, and countryside addresses.
For weekends (or quick weekday breaks), you’ve got a lot of good options nearby. Historic Ephrata Cloister is a unique local landmark with deep Pennsylvania history. If you like to walk or bike, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) is a favorite, with a gentle grade and multiple access points. And for classic community fun—ballfields, playgrounds, skatepark, walking trail, and the community pools—Thomas P. Grater Community Park is a go-to.
Schools: School assignment varies by address; 17522 typically connects to Ephrata Area School District, Conestoga Valley School District, and/or Cocalico School District.
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Quick stats (17522):
- Total Population: 33,601
- Median Age: 38.6
- Population Density: 781.2 people/sq mi
