Shippensburg Pennsylvania Map

About Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,620. The population density is 1106.2 people per km². Shippensburg is located at 40.0506°N, 77.5203°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17257.

Shippensburg rests in a cradle of rolling hills, where the Kittatinny Ridge rises in the distance, a constant, hazy blue backdrop. It lies 30.2 miles north-north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 20°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Fayetteville. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, tended and ordered, their colors shifting with the seasons from the deep greens of summer to the ochre and russet of autumn. Creeks, small but persistent, thread their way through the landscape, their banks often lined with willows and sycamores, their waters reflecting the broad, often brilliant, Pennsylvania sky. The air itself carries a certain crispness, especially in the mornings, a clean scent mingled with the earthy aroma of tilled soil and, in summer, the sweet perfume of ripening corn. This is a place where the horizon feels expansive, yet intimate, a comfortable scale that invites contemplation. The history of Shippensburg is woven into the very fabric of its agrarian roots and its strategic position. Founded as a trading post, it grew into a vital stop along westward expansion routes, a place where travelers and settlers paused to resupply and rest. The echoes of that past can still be felt in the sturdy, brick architecture of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people, who have long understood the value of hard work and community. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from its agricultural heritage, with farms producing a bounty of crops, while the presence of a well-regarded university adds a vibrant intellectual current to the town. Shippensburg is also known for its connection to the Cumberland Valley, a region rich in natural beauty and historical significance, offering a quiet charm that has drawn people to this particular corner of Pennsylvania for generations.

About This Shippensburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.050645, -77.520265. 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 Shippensburg and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Shippensburg includes the ZIP code (17257), 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 (Shippensburg Area 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 Shippensburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.