Mechanicsburg
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 9,311 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 446 ft (136 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Upper Allen, 2.5 miles SE.
- 9,311residents (2020 Census)
- 446 ftelevation · 136 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 3,863 / sq mipopulation density
- 17055ZIP code
About Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is eight miles (13 km) west of Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,311, up from 8,981 recorded at the 2010 census.
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Living in Mechanicsburg
- Median household income
- $84,421
- Median home value
- $241,200
- Median rent
- $1,083/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Mechanicsburg had 9,311 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,311 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,863 per sq mi (1,491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mechanicsburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 9,311 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2114° N, 77.0059° W |
| ZIP code | 17055 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4248376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mechanicsburg
- Upper Allen2.5 mi SE
- Shiremanstown2.8 mi E
- New Kingstown3.4 mi NW
- Hampden3.6 mi N
- Silver Spring3.8 mi NW
- Messiah College3.9 mi S
- Lower Allen4.2 mi E
- Camp Hill4.7 mi NE
- Monroe5.1 mi SW
- Monaghan5.8 mi SE
- Lemoyne6.1 mi E
- Wormleysburg6.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsburg
What county is Mechanicsburg in?
Mechanicsburg is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Mechanicsburg, PA?
9,311 people lived in Mechanicsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mechanicsburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Mechanicsburg is 17055.
What is the elevation of Mechanicsburg?
446 feet (136 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mechanicsburg?
Upper Allen (2.5 mi), Shiremanstown (2.8 mi), New Kingstown (3.4 mi), Hampden (3.6 mi), Silver Spring (3.8 mi).
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