Schaefferstown Pennsylvania Map

About Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania

Schaefferstown is a locality in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 942. The population density is 134.4 people per km². Schaefferstown is located at 40.2984°N, 76.2944°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17073.

Schaefferstown rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape softened by the persistent caress of the elements. It lies 6.8 miles east-south-east of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Lititz. The fields here, a patchwork of verdant greens and sun-baked golds in season, stretch out towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature oak and maple trees, their branches often catching the late afternoon sun in a warm, honeyed light. A palpable quietude pervades the air, broken only by the distant hum of agricultural machinery or the low murmur of conversations drifting from open windows. The terrain, a series of shallow valleys and rounded uplands, speaks of a land shaped by water and wind over countless years, a subtle topography that guides the eye and the footfall. The heart of Schaefferstown beats with a history rooted in the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Founded by German immigrants, the legacy of their farming prowess and craftsmanship is still visible in the sturdy stone buildings and the enduring agricultural rhythms that define the local economy. The Schoeneck Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long been a vital artery, once powering mills and now offering a quiet place for reflection, its banks often alive with the chirping of unseen birds. While Schaefferstown might not boast grand pronouncements of fame, it carries the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered the seasons, its character a testament to generations who have found sustenance and a sense of belonging in this corner of Lebanon County.

About This Schaefferstown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.298426, -76.294399. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Schaefferstown and Lebanon County.

Detailed location data for Schaefferstown includes the ZIP code (17088), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lebanon County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Eastern Lebanon County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Schaefferstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.