Paxton, Pennsylvania
Paxton: Situated in south-central Pennsylvania within Dauphin County, this community rests at an approximate elevation of 430 feet above sea level.
About
Paxton is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Paxton
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5962,-76.9372 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:53:24 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 65℉ Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Paxton is located at 40°35'46"N 76°56'14"W (40.5962000, -76.9372000).
Paxton map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 0 to 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Paxton, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216278 | Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove (PA) | 17870-1025 |
| 212294 | Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam (PA) | 17876 |
| 211477 | Central Penn College | Summerdale (PA) | 17093-0309 |
| 443377 | Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury | Sunbury (PA) | 17801 |
| 212878 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg (PA) | 17110-2999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Paxton, 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 |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Paxton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Post Office | Liverpool (PA) | 17045 |
| Millersburg Post Office | Millersburg (PA) | 17061 |
| Berrysburg Post Office | Berrysburg (PA) | 17005 |
| Elizabethvill Post Office | Elizabethville (PA) | 17023 |
| Pillow Post Office | Pillow (PA) | 17080 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Paxton, Massachusetts city in Ford County, Illinois. with a population of 5,008 people.
- Paxton, Illinois city in Ford County, Illinois. with a population of 4,117 people.
Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 49,322 | The capital of Pennsylvania. |
| Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
| Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
| Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
| Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
| Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
| Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
| Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
| Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Highspire | 2,369 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Lykens | 1,771 | Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |