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Shippensburg, PA

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Population
5,615
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
654 ft
Median Home Value
$177,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$891/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,503
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Shippensburg in context.

OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityChambersburg, Pennsylvania11 miles away · 23,376 residents.

About Shippensburg

Shippensburg is a historic borough situated in Cumberland and Franklin counties, Pennsylvania. Settled in 1730 as the oldest community in the Cumberland Valley and home to Shippensburg University alongside the historic Shearer Hall, the community of approximately 5,620 is served by the Shippensburg Area School District for public primary and secondary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0rating

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