Shrewsbury Pennsylvania Map

About Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania

Shrewsbury is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,878. The population density is 825.7 people per km². Shrewsbury is located at 39.7687°N, 76.6797°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17361.

Shrewsbury rests in a landscape of gentle hills, where well-tended farms give way to the soft, rolling contours of southern York County. It lies 13.6 miles south of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-west of Red Lion. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and distant woodsmoke, a perfume of the agricultural heartland that defines this place. Fields of amber grain sway in the breeze, their golden heads catching the low-slung sun, while the occasional cluster of mature oaks stands sentinel, their branches reaching like ancient, gnarled fingers towards the pale blue sky. The roads that wind through Shrewsbury are often bordered by stone walls, their grey, moss-kissed surfaces a quiet testament to the labor of generations who shaped this land. The history of Shrewsbury is deeply rooted in the fertile soil it occupies, a place where early settlers found ample opportunity in farming and trade. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with a steady stream of agricultural products moving through its markets and processing facilities. Over time, small businesses have flourished, catering to both the local populace and passing travelers, fostering a sense of established community that feels both grounded and enduring. The distinctive character of Shrewsbury is etched in its unhurried pace, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life, and a friendly nod from a neighbor is as common as the rustle of leaves in the autumn wind.

About This Shrewsbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.768714, -76.679693. 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 Shrewsbury and York County.

Detailed location data for Shrewsbury includes the ZIP code (17361), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (Southern York County 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 Shrewsbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.