Lower Paxton
Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Lower Paxton is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 53,501 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Paxtonia, 0.7 miles E.
- 53,501residents (2020 Census)
- 28.2 sq miland area · 72.9 km²
- 1,900 / sq mipopulation density
- 17109main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lower Paxton
Lower Paxton is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 53,514 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous municipality in Dauphin County and the 17th-most populated municipality in the state.
Lower Paxton Township is located 76.6 miles (123.3 km) southwest of Allentown, 9.4 miles (15.1 km) northeast of Harrisburg, and 107.3 miles (172.7 km) northwest of Philadelphia.
The township was incorporated in 1767 from Paxton Township.
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Living in Lower Paxton
- Median household income
- $91,789
- Median home value
- $284,700
- Median rent
- $1,417/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Lower Paxton had 53,501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 53,501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,900 per sq mi (734 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lower Paxton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 53,501 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.16 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.3172° N, 76.8021° W |
| ZIP codes | 17109, 17111 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4204345056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lower Paxton
- Paxtonia0.7 mi E
- Colonial Park1.3 mi S
- Linglestown1.9 mi N
- Progress2.7 mi SW
- Susquehanna3.5 mi W
- Lawnton3.6 mi S
- Penbrook3.6 mi SW
- Rutherford3.8 mi SE
- Paxtang4.2 mi SW
- West Hanover4.3 mi NE
- Skyline View4.3 mi E
- Swatara4.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lower Paxton
What county is Lower Paxton in?
Lower Paxton is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lower Paxton, PA?
53,501 people lived in Lower Paxton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lower Paxton, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17109. Other ZIP codes: 17111.
What towns are near Lower Paxton?
Paxtonia (0.7 mi), Colonial Park (1.3 mi), Linglestown (1.9 mi), Progress (2.7 mi), Susquehanna (3.5 mi).
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