Swartzville Pennsylvania Map

About Swartzville, Pennsylvania

Swartzville is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,799. The population density is 476.4 people per km². Swartzville is located at 40.2331°N, 76.0783°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17517.

Swartzville unfolds across rolling farmland, a quilt of emerald fields and golden corn stretching towards horizons softened by the Pennsylvania air. It lies 10.7 miles south-west of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Ephrata. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, where creek beds carve sinuous paths through fertile soil, catching the light in quicksilver flashes. Old farmhouses, their stone foundations weathered to a soft grey, stand sentinel amidst mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that often burns with the fiery hues of sunset. The very air hums with the quiet industry of the countryside, a palpable sense of groundedness that settles deep in the bones. The story of Swartzville is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots and the quiet perseverance of its people. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring strength of the farming communities that shaped its character. The local economy, while perhaps more diversified now than in its earliest days, still carries the echo of fields tilled and barns filled, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Small businesses, often family-run, provide the essential services, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence that defines the Swartzville experience.

About This Swartzville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swartzville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.233148, -76.078276. 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 Swartzville and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Swartzville includes the ZIP code (17517), 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 Swartzville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.