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Shillington, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 5,533 · #168 in Pennsylvania
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Shillington, Pennsylvania

Shillington is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 5,475 at the time of the 2020 census the borough is nestled amongst other suburbs outside Reading.

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About Shillington

Shillington is a close-knit town in eastern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 5,533.

Officially, Shillington is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,533 residents per square mile.

What Makes Shillington Unique

  • The only place in America named Shillington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in eastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,533.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Shillington Swimming Pool · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shillington

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Shillington

  • Cumru El Sch
  • Governor Mifflin MS
  • Governor Mifflin SHS
  • Intermediate Sch
  • Mifflin Park El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)5,533
Rank in state#168 of 1,013
Land area1 sq mi
Density5,533/sq mi
Coordinates40.3026, -75.9671

🗺️ Map of Shillington