Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 0 min5:39 am – 8:39 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 21 min7:25 am – 4:46 pm
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People56,443 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.023,100 householdsMedian household income $79,488Median home value $240,800Median rent $1,198 a month76% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,016 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.5% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 29,071 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, manufacturing 18%, retail 11%Average commute 28 minutes80% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 3%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateYork County, PA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality59% of days had good air in 2025217 of 365 days measured145 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 45, worst day 116main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, York County monitors, PA
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription75% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterHanover Muni Water Worksserves 40,900 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 202111 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
