Marion
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Marion is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with 851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Antrim, 2.5 miles SE.
- 851residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 428 / sq mipopulation density
- 17235ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 851.
It lies along U.S. Route 11, 6 miles (10 km) south of Chambersburg and 5 miles (8 km) north of Greencastle, in the southwest corner of Guilford Township. Interstate 81 passes along the eastern edge of the community, with access from Exit 10 (Pennsylvania Route 914). I-81 leads northeastward 37 miles (60 km) to Carlisle and south 17 miles (27 km) to Hagerstown, Maryland.
Marion was originally called Independence, and under the latter name was laid out circa 1810. A post office called Marion has been in operation since 1833. The present name is after Francis Marion, army officer during the American Revolutionary War, known as the Swamp Fox.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $41,964
- Median home value
- $196,600
- Median age
- 53.5
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Marion had 851 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 851 |
|---|---|
| Density | 428 per sq mi (165 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 851 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8606° N, 77.7015° W |
| ZIP code | 17235 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4247464 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Antrim2.5 mi SE
- Greencastle5.0 mi S
- Chambersburg5.5 mi NE
- Guilford5.6 mi E
- Hamilton5.9 mi N
- St. Thomas7.1 mi NW
- Mont Alto7.9 mi E
- Fayetteville8.0 mi NE
- Quincy8.7 mi SE
- State Line8.9 mi S
- Greene9.7 mi NE
- Scotland9.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Marion, PA?
851 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, PA?
The ZIP code of Marion is 17235.
What is the elevation of Marion?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Antrim (2.5 mi), Greencastle (5.0 mi), Chambersburg (5.5 mi), Guilford (5.6 mi), Hamilton (5.9 mi).
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