Shanksville
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Shanksville is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with 199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,231 ft (680 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stonycreek, 1.4 miles E.
- 199residents (2020 Census)
- 2,231 ftelevation · 680 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 1,009 / sq mipopulation density
- 15560ZIP code
About Shanksville
Shanksville is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 199 as of the 2020 U.S. census. It is part of the Somerset, Pennsylvania Micropolitan Statistical Area and is located 78 miles (126 km) southeast of Pittsburgh and 226 miles (364 km) west of Philadelphia.
Shanksville garnered global attention during the September 11 attacks when United Airlines Flight 93, bound from Newark, New Jersey for San Francisco, crashed in adjacent Stonycreek Township after its passengers and crew members rebelled against the flight's al-Qaeda terrorist hijackers. It was the only one of the four hijacked planes that failed to reach the terrorists' intended target.
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Living in Shanksville
- Median household income
- $75,833
- Median home value
- $127,100
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Shanksville had 199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,009 per sq mi (389 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shanksville at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 199 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0174° N, 78.9069° W |
| ZIP code | 15560 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4269680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shanksville
- Stonycreek1.4 mi E
- Indian Lake2.7 mi NE
- Friedens5.4 mi W
- Stoystown6.4 mi NW
- Berlin7.0 mi S
- Quemahoning7.3 mi N
- Allegheny7.4 mi SE
- New Baltimore7.5 mi E
- Shade7.8 mi NE
- Central City8.4 mi NE
- Brothersvalley8.6 mi SW
- Cairnbrook8.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Shanksville
What county is Shanksville in?
Shanksville is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shanksville, PA?
199 people lived in Shanksville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shanksville, PA?
The ZIP code of Shanksville is 15560.
What is the elevation of Shanksville?
2,231 feet (680 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shanksville?
Stonycreek (1.4 mi), Indian Lake (2.7 mi), Friedens (5.4 mi), Stoystown (6.4 mi), Berlin (7.0 mi).
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