Gettysburg
Borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, with 7,106 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cumberland, 2.1 miles SW.
- 7,106residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 4,278 / sq mipopulation density
- 17325ZIP code
About Gettysburg
Gettysburg (; locally ) is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, the borough had a population of 7,106 people.
Gettysburg was the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought in Gettysburg over three days from July 1 to 3, 1863, during the American Civil War. With over 50,000 combined casualties, the Battle of Gettysburg is both the deadliest battle of the Civil War and in all of American history. The battle, which was won by the Union army, also proved the turning point of the war, leading to the Union's victory two years later and the nation's preservation. Later that year, on November 19, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to present-day Gettysburg National Cemetery, where he participated in a ceremonial consecration of the cemetery and delivered the Gettysburg Address, a carefully crafted 271-word address, which is considered one of the most famous speeches in history.
Gettysburg is home to Gettysburg National Military Park, which includes Gettysburg Battlefield, where the Battle of Gettysburg was largely fought.
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Living in Gettysburg
- Median household income
- $54,365
- Median home value
- $241,500
- Median rent
- $1,001/mo
- Median age
- 22.3
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Gettysburg had 7,106 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,106 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,278 per sq mi (1,652 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gettysburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,106 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.66 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8306° N, 77.2341° W |
| ZIP code | 17325 |
| Official website | gettysburgpa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4228960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gettysburg
- Cumberland2.1 mi SW
- Lake Heritage2.8 mi SE
- Straban4.9 mi NE
- Highland5.1 mi W
- Mount Joy5.3 mi SE
- Bonneauville5.4 mi E
- Table Rock5.7 mi N
- Hunterstown5.7 mi NE
- McKnightstown5.9 mi NW
- Freedom6.0 mi SW
- Mount Pleasant6.7 mi E
- Butler6.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg
What county is Gettysburg in?
Gettysburg is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Gettysburg, PA?
7,106 people lived in Gettysburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gettysburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Gettysburg is 17325.
What is the elevation of Gettysburg?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gettysburg?
Cumberland (2.1 mi), Lake Heritage (2.8 mi), Straban (4.9 mi), Highland (5.1 mi), Mount Joy (5.3 mi).
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