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History, education, and community: Shippensburg has it all.

Shippensburg exudes a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The downtown area is vibrant with local businesses and community events, while the surrounding residential areas offer a peaceful and neighborly environment. It's a place where people know each other and take pride in their community.

Downtown Shippensburg
COMMUNITY GUIDE · SHIPPENSBURG
Shippensburg, Franklin County

City Snapshot

Population

5,478

County

Franklin County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$50,963

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Roxbury Treatment Center

WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital

This Week

FAU Football at Army

2026-10-17

Army Heritage Education Center Parking Lot, 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle

Community Leaders

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Dave McCormick

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

J
John Fetterman

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro

Governor

Democratic Party