Delta Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Delta’s story
282 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1969.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1744Delta is settled
DeltaPA
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 bordering townMap →
Delta Historic District · Photo: Smallbones · CC0
Population
713
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$321K
+5% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
31.1
years
Jobs based here
48
A commuter town
Is Delta a good place to live?
Its National Register listings include Delta Historic District and Hugh and Elizabeth Ross Whiteford House. Delta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Delta stand out
Where Delta beats most towns.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Delta: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Delta, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDelta Boro Water SysNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Delta’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereYork County Board of ElectionsYork County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1731417314 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Delta.
Work & commute
The average trip to work in Delta is longer than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Half of commuters travel less than 28 miles. Delta: 15% of residents live below the poverty line, above both the Pennsylvania town median (7.6%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Peach Bottom Township (6%), Bel Air (6%) and Baltimore (4%).
0%work in town
| Delta | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 47 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Delta0%
Peach Bottom Township6%
Bel Air6%
Baltimore4%
Cockeysville3%
28 mi
median commute distance
48
jobs based in Delta
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Delta brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 23°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–66°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Delta is
Delta: 19% of adults report frequent mental distress. Of 26 CDC measures, Delta beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 and trails it on 2. In Delta, a fifth of adults binge drink, and 27% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Delta | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Delta | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| More smokers | 19% | 15.8% |
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
14.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Delta is worth about $321K, on Zillow’s estimate
Among households in Delta, 56% live in a home they own. Home values are up 5% over the year to September 2026. Its typical rent stands at $968 a month.
$321KZillow home value
| Delta | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 56% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $968 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Delta$321K
Pennsylvania$287K
+5%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Delta, with inland flooding at the top
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 56% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 64% of Delta’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 14% to hurricanes. Federal aid has come to Delta households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2021.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 161 attractions →M&T Bank Stadium and 64 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Delta. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
34 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden Yards
35 mi MuseumNS Savannah
35 mi National MonumentFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine283K visitors a year
36 mi GardenLongwood Gardens
34 mi MuseumWalters Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walters Art Museum: Dylan k, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Delta
17pages on Delta
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Delta
About 4 of every 100 Delta residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Small town
713 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Peach Bottom TownshipDelta
Landmarks
2 places in Delta on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Delta
3 notable people were born in Delta.
_(cropped).jpg){kind=link}
About Delta
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Delta is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, and one of the southernmost communities in Pennsylvania. The population was 705 at the 2020 census. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area. It is served by the South Eastern School District which provides a public education.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1744
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- ZIP code
- 17314
Questions about Delta
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Delta, PA a good place to live?
Delta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is Delta, PA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including James Ross and James Alexander, Jr..