Paxtang
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Paxtang is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 1,648 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Penbrook, 1.3 miles NW.
- 1,648residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 4,061 / sq mipopulation density
- 17103ZIP code
About Paxtang
Paxtang is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1,640. The borough is a suburb of Harrisburg and is one of the earliest colonial settlements in South Central Pennsylvania.
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Living in Paxtang
- Median household income
- $87,083
- Median home value
- $180,400
- Median rent
- $1,091/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Paxtang had 1,648 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,648 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,061 per sq mi (1,568 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paxtang at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,648 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.41 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2623° N, 76.8342° W |
| ZIP code | 17103 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4258504 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paxtang
- Penbrook1.3 mi NW
- Oberlin1.8 mi SE
- Lawnton1.9 mi E
- Swatara1.9 mi SE
- Progress1.9 mi N
- Enhaut2.1 mi S
- Bressler2.2 mi S
- Steelton2.6 mi S
- Harrisburg2.8 mi W
- Colonial Park2.9 mi NE
- New Market3.0 mi SW
- New Cumberland3.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paxtang
What county is Paxtang in?
Paxtang is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Paxtang, PA?
1,648 people lived in Paxtang at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paxtang, PA?
The ZIP code of Paxtang is 17103.
What is the elevation of Paxtang?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paxtang?
Penbrook (1.3 mi), Oberlin (1.8 mi), Lawnton (1.9 mi), Swatara (1.9 mi), Progress (1.9 mi).
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