Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg: borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
About
Mechanicsburg is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Mechanicsburg
| Population | 8,999 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Postal code | 17055, 17050 |
| Area | 2.41 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2143,-77.0086 |
| Altitude | 1,463 feet / 446 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1806 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:44:29 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Mechanicsburg is located at 40°12'51"N 77°0'31"W (40.2142600, -77.0085900).
Mechanicsburg map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Mechanicsburg (28)
People born in Mechanicsburg, including linguist, author Lionel Bender, basketball player-coach Del Beshore, musician Jon Howard, .
More notable people
- Rikki Rockett (American musician) he was born in 08/08/1961
- Carla Thomas (American basketball player) she was born in 31/10/1985
- Andrew Welker (Footballer) he was born in 31/07/1989
- Bobby Warshaw (American soccer player) he was born in 21/11/1988
- Brent Brockman (American soccer player) he was born in 05/03/1988
- Charles Best (American football and basketball coach (1874-1962)) he was born in 25/07/1874
- Chris Crane (American football player) he was born in 18/04/1986
- Christian L. Poorman (Ohio politician and publisher) he was born in 28/10/1825
- Dustin Bixler (American soccer player) he was born in 21/12/1982
- Jerry L. Nailor (American politician) he was born in 07/07/1946
- Joshua Gros (American soccer player) he was born in 25/06/1982
- Lucas Wolfe (American racing driver) he was born in 22/10/1986
- Mike Feniger (American soccer player) he was born in 18/05/1975
- Tamie Sheffield (American professional wrestler, actress and model) she was born in 27/07/1970
- Jon Ritchie (American football player) he was born in 04/09/1974
- Zach Frazer (American football player) he was born in 23/02/1988
- Barry J. Beitzel (Old testament scholar, geographer) he was born in 06/08/1942
- Greg Rothman (politician) he was born in 10/12/1966
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mechanicsburg, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213996 | Messiah University | Mechanicsburg (PA) | 17055 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mechanicsburg, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mechanicsburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Post Office | Mechanicsburg (PA) | 17055 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 9,017 people.
- Mechanicsburg, Ohio village in Champaign County, Ohio with a population of 1,615 people.
- Mechanicsburg, Illinois township in Sangamon County, Illinois with a population of 670 people.
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | 20,226 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Carlisle | 19,213 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Camp Hill | 7,919 | Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America |
| Middlesex | 7,582 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Cumberland | 7,300 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 6,248 | Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Enola | 6,111 | Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States |
| Dickinson | 5,385 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Schlusser | 5,265 | Census designated place |
| Allen | 5,092 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lemoyne | 4,632 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Myerstown | 3,258 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Wormleysburg | 3,062 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Washington | 2,703 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,052 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shiremanstown | 1,641 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Mechanicsburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities