City

Shippensburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥29,116Population
💰$71,504Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$219,200Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 3.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black3.7%
Asian1.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
18%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma136 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,015 (45.1%)
Some College2,114 (13.6%)
Associates1,093 (7%)
Bachelors1,432 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree3,779 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,504 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,200 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,058/mo
Total Housing Units11,528
Vacant Units863

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,116 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Shippensburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,504 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shippensburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shippensburg is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.66%).

Shippensburg, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Shippensburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17257 29,116 $71,504 $219,200 $1,058 4.2% 33.5% 67.9%