Messiah College
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Messiah College is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 2,841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Upper Allen, 1.5 miles N.
- 2,841residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 8,865 / sq mipopulation density
- 17027ZIP code
About Messiah College
Messiah University is a private interdenominational evangelical Christian university with its main campus in Grantham, Pennsylvania and Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania, near Mechanicsburg.
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Messiah College had 2,841 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,841 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,865 per sq mi (3,423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Messiah College at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,841 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1575° N, 76.9830° W |
| ZIP code | 17027 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4248868 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Messiah College
- Upper Allen1.5 mi N
- Monaghan2.1 mi SE
- Carroll3.8 mi SW
- Mechanicsburg3.9 mi N
- Dillsburg4.1 mi SW
- Lower Allen4.6 mi NE
- Shiremanstown4.7 mi N
- Monroe4.7 mi W
- Franklintown6.1 mi SW
- Camp Hill6.5 mi NE
- Lewisberry6.6 mi E
- Fairview6.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Messiah College
What county is Messiah College in?
Messiah College is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Messiah College, PA?
2,841 people lived in Messiah College at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Messiah College, PA?
The ZIP code of Messiah College is 17027.
What is the elevation of Messiah College?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Messiah College?
Upper Allen (1.5 mi), Monaghan (2.1 mi), Carroll (3.8 mi), Mechanicsburg (3.9 mi), Dillsburg (4.1 mi).
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