Cressona
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Cressona is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 1,601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schuylkill Haven, 1.1 miles E.
- 1,601residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,605 / sq mipopulation density
- 17929ZIP code
About Cressona
Cressona is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Cressona had a population of 1,601. Formed in 1857 from part of North Manheim Township, it was founded by and named for John Chapman Cresson, a Philadelphia civil engineer and manager of the Schuylkill Navigation Company, president of the Mine Hill and Schuylkill Haven Railroad, and the chief engineer of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
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Living in Cressona
- Median household income
- $73,967
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Median rent
- $945/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Cressona had 1,601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,605 per sq mi (620 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cressona at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,601 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6304° N, 76.1939° W |
| ZIP code | 17929 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4217152 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cressona
- Schuylkill Haven1.1 mi E
- Friedensburg2.4 mi SW
- Renningers2.7 mi NE
- North Manheim2.9 mi NE
- Lake Wynonah3.0 mi SE
- Mount Carbon3.0 mi N
- Pottsville3.5 mi N
- Landingville3.8 mi E
- South Manheim3.9 mi SE
- Wayne4.0 mi SW
- Palo Alto4.0 mi N
- Mechanicsville4.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cressona
What county is Cressona in?
Cressona is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Cressona, PA?
1,601 people lived in Cressona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cressona, PA?
The ZIP code of Cressona is 17929.
What is the elevation of Cressona?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cressona?
Schuylkill Haven (1.1 mi), Friedensburg (2.4 mi), Renningers (2.7 mi), North Manheim (2.9 mi), Lake Wynonah (3.0 mi).
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