Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Shippensburg is a community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to about 5,620 people spread across 2.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,702 a year, and a typical home is worth about $177,700. About 40.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 27 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Shippensburg ranks number 235 of 1,991 in population, number 1,533 in median household income, number 896 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Shippensburg typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 21°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shippensburg, PA | 0.2 mi. | 5,429 |
| 2. | Orrstown, PA | 4.5 mi. | 287 |
| 3. | Newburg, PA | 6.3 mi. | 444 |
| 4. | Lurgan, PA | 6.5 mi. | 2,151 |
| 5. | Guilford, PA | 10.1 mi. | 14,531 |
| 6. | Newville, PA | 10.5 mi. | 1,283 |
| 7. | Chambersburg, PA | 10.7 mi. | 22,319 |
| 8. | Dickinson, PA | 10.9 mi. | 5,223 |
What is the population of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?
Shippensburg has a population of about 5,620 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Shippensburg, Pennsylvania in?
Shippensburg is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Shippensburg is about $177,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Shippensburg is about $37,702 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Cumberland County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 21 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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