Settled in 1730, Shippensburg is a borough in Pennsylvania, 41 miles west-southwest of Harrisburg. In 1900, 3,228 people lived there; in 1910, 3,457; and in 1940, 5,244 people lived there. The population was 5,586 at the 2000 census. Shippensburg apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Shippensburg apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.