Blue Ridge Summit
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Blue Ridge Summit is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with 887 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,345 ft (410 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highfield-Cascade, 1.6 miles SW.
- 887residents (2020 Census)
- 1,345 ftelevation · 410 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,208 / sq mipopulation density
- 17214ZIP code
About Blue Ridge Summit
Blue Ridge Summit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States, southwest of Gettysburg in the central part of the state, adjoining Pennsylvania's southern border with Maryland. It is less than 3 miles (5 km) east of Pen Mar, Maryland. The population of Blue Ridge Summit was 887 at the 2020 census.
The community was the birthplace of Wallis Simpson, the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (previously King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom). It is also home to the Monterey Country Club, which has served as a summer retreat for many Washingtonians; and the American presidents Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge and Dwight D. Eisenhower all played the Monterey Country Club course.
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Living in Blue Ridge Summit
- Median household income
- $60,156
- Median home value
- $359,800
- Median rent
- $845/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Blue Ridge Summit had 887 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 887 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,208 per sq mi (466 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blue Ridge Summit at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 887 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7256° N, 77.4688° W |
| ZIP code | 17214 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blue Ridge Summit
- Highfield-Cascade, MD1.6 mi SW
- Sabillasville, MD1.9 mi S
- Fort Ritchie, MD2.5 mi SW
- Pen Mar2.5 mi W
- Rouzerville3.2 mi W
- Wayne Heights4.2 mi W
- Carroll Valley4.7 mi E
- Washington5.1 mi W
- Edgemont, MD5.4 mi SW
- Ringgold, MD5.4 mi W
- Greensburg, MD5.8 mi SW
- Hamiltonban5.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Summit
What county is Blue Ridge Summit in?
Blue Ridge Summit is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Blue Ridge Summit, PA?
887 people lived in Blue Ridge Summit at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blue Ridge Summit, PA?
The ZIP code of Blue Ridge Summit is 17214.
What is the elevation of Blue Ridge Summit?
1,345 feet (410 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blue Ridge Summit?
Highfield-Cascade (1.6 mi), Sabillasville (1.9 mi), Fort Ritchie (2.5 mi), Pen Mar (2.5 mi), Rouzerville (3.2 mi).
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