How long is the commute from Shippensburg University, PA?
Workers who live in Shippensburg University, PA take an average of 11.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
39.3% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Shippensburg University get to work
| Means of transportation | Shippensburg University | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 30.0% (±11.4 points) | 71.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±7.1 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 39.3% (±9.2 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±8.7 points) | 17.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Shippensburg University, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shippensburg University, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Shippensburg University ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 391 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shippensburg University
| Vehicles available | Shippensburg University | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±74.1 points) | 5.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.5% (±33.8 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 87.5% (±33.8 points) | 41.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 0.0% (±74.1 points) | 20.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Shippensburg University, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shippensburg University
| Shippensburg University | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±8.7 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 12.5% (±33.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 12.5% (±33.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shippensburg University, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cumberland County (92.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shippensburg University
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg University | — | 11.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Shippensburg | 0.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Southampton Township (Franklin County) | 2.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | 3.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Orrstown | 4.5 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Newburg (Cumberland County) | 5.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) | 6.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| South Newton Township | 6.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| North Newton Township | 6.8 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shippensburg, PA (19.8 minutes), Southampton Township (Franklin County), PA (27.7 minutes), Southampton Township (Cumberland County), PA (23.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Fairview | 32.7 minutes (±19.7) |
| 2 | Schlusser | 22.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Lower Allen | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Enola | 19.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Boiling Springs | 17.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Shippensburg University | 11.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Messiah College | 9.8 minutes (±2.1) |
Shippensburg University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Shippensburg Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shippensburg University
How long is the average commute in Shippensburg University?
Workers who live in Shippensburg University, PA take an average of 11.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shippensburg University without a car?
0.0% of households in Shippensburg University have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shippensburg University?
20.3% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Shippensburg University worked from home, and 12.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shippensburg University CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shippensburg University CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shippensburg University CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Shippensburg University CDP, Pennsylvania (place:70362, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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