Stevens Pennsylvania Map

About Stevens, Pennsylvania

Stevens is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 799. The population density is 225.4 people per km². Stevens is located at 40.2162°N, 76.1552°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17578.

Stevens unfolds as a quiet settlement cradled by the rolling, fertile lands of Lancaster County. It lies 14.6 miles south-west of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-north-east of Ephrata. The air here often carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a testament to the agricultural soul of the region. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green hues shifting with the passing sun, while patches of mature woodland punctuate the landscape, offering shade and a haven for local wildlife. The terrain, a gentle undulation that hints at the underlying bedrock, lends a sense of groundedness to Stevens, a feeling that the land itself is a steady presence. Even the scattered farmhouses and barns, painted in classic Pennsylvania Dutch whites and reds, seem to sprout organically from the soil, their sturdy forms enduring against the changing seasons. The history of Stevens is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Lancaster County, a place where generations have cultivated the land and built lives upon its bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of a new beginning, established farms and small businesses that have shaped the character of Stevens. The local economy, while still rooted in agriculture, has seen diversification over the years, with small manufacturing operations and service-based enterprises contributing to its steady pulse. You can still sense the echoes of a simpler time in the unhurried pace of daily life, where neighbors know each other's names and community bonds run deep. The presence of historic covered bridges nearby, their weathered timbers whispering stories of bygone journeys, adds another layer to the rich narrative of Stevens.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stevens, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Stevens and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Stevens includes the ZIP code (16823), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Cocalico 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 Stevens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.