Yorklyn Pennsylvania Map

About Yorklyn, Pennsylvania

Yorklyn is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,525. The population density is 1203.6 people per km². Yorklyn is located at 39.9923°N, 76.6464°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17402.

Yorklyn rests in a broad valley where the land begins to roll, a gentle introduction to the Appalachian foothills that lie beyond. It lies 4.8 miles east-north-east of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east of Weigelstown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, especially after a summer rain, a fragrance that clings to the low-slung buildings and the wide, unhurried streets. Fields of soybeans and wheat spread out like rumpled blankets, their colors shifting with the sun, while the occasional stand of mature oak trees casts long, cool shadows. A quiet creek, often no more than a murmur, meanders through the landscape, its banks fringed with cattails and wild grasses that sway in the breeze, mirroring the slow, deliberate pace of life in Yorklyn. This is a place where the echoes of industry still resonate, though the clang of machinery has long since faded. The landscape bears the imprint of past endeavors, of gristmills that once ground grain and factories that hummed with activity, their foundations now softened by moss and time. The local economy, once tied to the bounty of the soil and the strength of human hands, has found new footing in a blend of agriculture and small businesses, a pragmatic adaptation that honors its roots. The nearby Susquehanna River, a powerful artery of the region, has always been a silent witness to the comings and goings, its presence a constant reminder of the enduring currents that shape the lives of those who call Yorklyn home.

About This Yorklyn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yorklyn, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.99232, -76.646355. 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 Yorklyn and York County.

Detailed location data for Yorklyn includes the ZIP code (17402), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (Central York 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 Yorklyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.