Lower Allen Pennsylvania Map

About Lower Allen, Pennsylvania

Lower Allen is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,465. Lower Allen is located at 40.2265°N, 76.9005°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17043.

Lower Allen unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of the Susquehanna River and the rolling terrain that slopes away from its banks. It lies 3.4 miles south-south-west of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 195°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-west of Lower Paxton. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn from the surrounding fields, especially as summer deepens, mingling with the mineral tang of the river itself. The terrain is a subtle mosaic of cultivated land and woodlands, where the afternoon sun, when it breaks through the prevalent cloud cover, casts long, burnished shadows across the fields, highlighting the rich, dark loam that sustains it all. The character of Lower Allen is one of quiet diligence, a place where the days are marked by the steady hum of agricultural machinery and the distant murmur of traffic on the nearby highway, a constant, low thrum beneath the broader peace of the countryside. This stretch of Cumberland County traces its roots to early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the navigational promise of the Susquehanna. For generations, the economy of Lower Allen has been intrinsically linked to the land, with agriculture forming the backbone, producing a bounty that once fed distant markets and continues to sustain local life. While industry has found its footing in adjacent areas, the enduring spirit of the region remains tied to its agrarian heritage, evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the seasonal rhythm of planting and harvest that still dictates much of the local calendar. Notable among its features is the proximity to the expansive Susquehanna, a waterway that has been both a source of life and a conduit for commerce throughout its history, its broad expanse a constant, shimmering presence on the horizon.

About This Lower Allen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lower Allen, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.226479, -76.900529. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lower Allen and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Lower Allen includes the ZIP code (17011), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cumberland County (Carlisle), and school district assignment (West Shore School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lower Allen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.