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Linglestown, PA
Census-designated place in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,957
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,818
ZIP codes
0
Linglestown and its ZIP codes
Linglestown at a glance
- Linglestown is about 6.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 168th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $92,558, 19% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,400 and median rent is $1,618 a month.
Local data for Linglestown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linglestown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,558
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$259,400
Median rent
$1,618/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,706), Irish Americans (612), Italian Americans (499).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Linglestown.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,570
190,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.47B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
How people get to work
Linglestown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linglestown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,130
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Linglestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaxtoniaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.3 |
| Colonial ParkCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5 |
| Skyline ViewCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.7 |
| ProgressCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| PenbrookBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| RutherfordCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| LawntonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| PaxtangBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisburgCity | 6.9 mi | 8.1 |
| HummelstownBorough | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Union DepositCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| DauphinBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MarysvilleBorough | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| EnhautCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BresslerCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linglestown, PA in?
- Linglestown is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Linglestown, PA?
- About 6,957 people live in Linglestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linglestown?
- Nearby places include Paxtonia (2 mi), Colonial Park (3 mi), Skyline View (3.6 mi), Progress (4.6 mi), Penbrook (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023