Cressona, Pennsylvania
Cressona: Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Cressona is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,651 and a population density of 1,651 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,585 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Cressona
| Population : | 1,585 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Different from : | Cresson |
| Postal code : | 17929 |
| Area : | 1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,775 feet / 541 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:23:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,585 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cressona is located at 40°37'36"N 76°11'34"W (40.6267600, -76.1927200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cressona decreased by 4.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,651 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,632 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,624 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,620 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,621 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,611 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,614 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,603 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,598 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,591 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,585 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Cressona (2)
People born in Cressona, including Private detective for the Pinkerton Detective Agency / head of NYPD Detectives George Samuel Dougherty, baseball player Snipe Conley, .
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Schools in Cressona
College & universities near Cressona, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214810 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972-2202 |
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 215886 | Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
| 212443 | Evangelical Theological Seminary | Myerstown (PA) | 17067-1222 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cressona, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Cressona
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cressona Post Office | Cressona (PA) | 17929 |
| Schuylkill Haven Post Office | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972 |
| Friedensburg Post Office | Friedensburg (PA) | 17933 |
| Mar Lin Post Office | Mar Lin (PA) | 17951 |
| Pottsvill Post Office | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Cressona distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
