Shippensburg township, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shippensburg township is a geographic entity located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,343. The land area covers 2.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,343 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 20.9 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 805 | ±92 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,004 | ±141 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 805 | ±92 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 199 | ±116 |
| Median Home Value | $158,600 | ±$42,921 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,161 | ±$97 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,445 | ±$9,881 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,317 | ±$4,369 |
| Poverty Rate | 27% | ±9.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 549 | ±189 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.6% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,422 | ±197 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF SHIPPENSBURG
GUS Population: 4,327 (2024)
ID: 174413
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SECRETARY
PO BOX 219, SHIPPENSBURG PA 17257-0219
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GUS Population: 275,516 (2024)
ID: 194488
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS OF COUMBERLAND CNTY
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, RM 200, CARLISLE PA 17013-3339
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Shippensburg | KG-05 | Shippensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Shippensburg | KG-03 | Shippensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Shippensburg | KG-03 | Shippensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Shippensburg | 04-05 | Shippensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Shippensburg | 06-08 | Shippensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Shippensburg | 09-12 | Shippensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chambersburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Biglerville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 0.9 mi away | 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, 17257-2299 |
7174777447
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SHIPPENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 73 W KING ST, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257 |
(717) 532-4508
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Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
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College | 8.6 mi away | 1669 Opportunity Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-7834 |
41235910007901
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JOHN GRAHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 9 PARSONAGE ST, NEWVILLE, PA, 17241 |
(717) 776-5900
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Wilson College
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College | 11.0 mi away | 1015 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-1285 |
7172644141
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FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKMOBILES
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 101 RAGGED EDGE ROAD SOUTH, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17202 |
(717) 264-9863
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Franklin County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, 17202 |
7172635667
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GROVE FAMILY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 101 RAGGED EDGE ROAD SOUTH, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17202 |
(717) 264-9663
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
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College | 15.5 mi away | 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA, 17237-9700 |
7177496000
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COYLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 102 NORTH MAIN STREET, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17201 |
(717) 263-1054
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SHIPPENSBURG, PA US, located 0.8 miles from Shippensburg township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 22.1° | 30.2° | 3.17" | 9.8" |
| February | 42.0° | 23.8° | 32.9° | 2.66" | 10.3" |
| March | 51.4° | 30.7° | 41.0° | 3.70" | 6.7" |
| April | 64.2° | 40.8° | 52.5° | 3.64" | 0.4" |
| May | 74.2° | 50.7° | 62.5° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.9° | 59.6° | 71.3° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.4° | 64.0° | 75.7° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 62.1° | 73.7° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 54.7° | 66.2° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.8° | 43.7° | 54.8° | 3.33" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.4° | 34.0° | 43.7° | 2.98" | 0.8" |
| December | 42.3° | 26.6° | 34.5° | 3.36" | 5.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Shippensburg borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Orrstown borough | Borough | 5.4 mi | — |
| Newburg borough | Borough | 5.6 mi | — |
| Scotland CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Newville borough | Borough | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204170360. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.