Shippensburg
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 5,478 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shippensburg University, 0.9 miles N.
- 5,478residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 2,701 / sq mipopulation density
- 17257ZIP code
About Shippensburg
Shippensburg is a borough in Cumberland and Franklin counties in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Settled in 1730, Shippensburg lies in the Cumberland Valley, 41 miles (66 km) southwest of Harrisburg, and is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area. The population was 5,478 at the 2020 census.
Shippensburg was incorporated as a borough on January 21, 1819. In the past, there were furniture factories, engine and pump works, and other industrial works located within the town. Shippensburg is the home of the Beistle Company, the oldest manufacturer of decorations and party goods in the U.S. In May 2012, Volvo Construction Equipment began a $100 million expansion project to bring its American headquarters to Shippensburg.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, one of 14 universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is located just north of the borough limits in Shippensburg Township.
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Living in Shippensburg
- Median household income
- $51,503
- Median home value
- $177,700
- Median rent
- $891/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Shippensburg had 5,478 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,478 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,701 per sq mi (1,043 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shippensburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,478 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0487° N, 77.5232° W |
| ZIP code | 17257 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4270352 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shippensburg
- Shippensburg University0.9 mi N
- Southampton2.1 mi SW
- Southampton3.4 mi E
- Orrstown4.5 mi W
- Newburg6.3 mi N
- Scotland6.3 mi SW
- Greene6.9 mi S
- South Newton7.0 mi E
- Hopewell7.4 mi N
- North Newton7.6 mi NE
- Lurgan7.6 mi NW
- Upper Mifflin9.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shippensburg
What county is Shippensburg in?
Shippensburg is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shippensburg, PA?
5,478 people lived in Shippensburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shippensburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Shippensburg is 17257.
What is the elevation of Shippensburg?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shippensburg?
Shippensburg University (0.9 mi), Southampton (2.1 mi), Southampton (3.4 mi), Orrstown (4.5 mi), Newburg (6.3 mi).
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