Linglestown
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Linglestown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 6,539 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower Paxton, 1.9 miles S.
- 6,539residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 1,709 / sq mipopulation density
- 17112ZIP code
About Linglestown
Linglestown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded and laid out in 1765 by Thomas Lingle.
The population was 6,539 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Linglestown
- Median household income
- $92,558
- Median home value
- $259,400
- Median rent
- $1,618/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Linglestown had 6,539 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,539 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,709 per sq mi (660 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Linglestown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,539 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3444° N, 76.7948° W |
| ZIP code | 17112 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4243672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Linglestown
- Lower Paxton1.9 mi S
- Paxtonia1.9 mi S
- West Hanover2.9 mi E
- Colonial Park3.2 mi S
- Skyline View3.7 mi E
- Susquehanna4.4 mi SW
- Progress4.4 mi SW
- Rutherford5.4 mi S
- Penbrook5.4 mi SW
- Lawnton5.5 mi S
- South Hanover5.8 mi SE
- Paxtang6.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Linglestown
What county is Linglestown in?
Linglestown is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Linglestown, PA?
6,539 people lived in Linglestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Linglestown, PA?
The ZIP code of Linglestown is 17112.
What is the elevation of Linglestown?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Linglestown?
Lower Paxton (1.9 mi), Paxtonia (1.9 mi), West Hanover (2.9 mi), Colonial Park (3.2 mi), Skyline View (3.7 mi).
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