Lawnton
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Lawnton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 4,967 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 390 ft (119 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swatara, 1.4 miles S.
- 4,967residents (2020 Census)
- 390 ftelevation · 119 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 3,408 / sq mipopulation density
- 17111ZIP code
About Lawnton
Lawnton is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,813 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lawnton
- Median household income
- $84,861
- Median home value
- $222,600
- Median rent
- $999/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Lawnton had 4,967 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,967 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,408 per sq mi (1,316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawnton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,967 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2653° N, 76.7984° W |
| ZIP code | 17111 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4241944 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawnton
- Swatara1.4 mi S
- Rutherford1.6 mi E
- Paxtang1.9 mi W
- Oberlin2.0 mi SW
- Colonial Park2.4 mi N
- Bressler2.5 mi SW
- Enhaut2.7 mi SW
- Progress2.8 mi NW
- Penbrook2.8 mi W
- Steelton3.1 mi SW
- Paxtonia3.6 mi N
- Lower Paxton3.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lawnton
What county is Lawnton in?
Lawnton is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lawnton, PA?
4,967 people lived in Lawnton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawnton, PA?
The ZIP code of Lawnton is 17111.
What is the elevation of Lawnton?
390 feet (119 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawnton?
Swatara (1.4 mi), Rutherford (1.6 mi), Paxtang (1.9 mi), Oberlin (2.0 mi), Colonial Park (2.4 mi).
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