Bellefonte
Borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 6,105 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milesburg, 2.3 miles NW.
- 6,105residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 3,308 / sq mipopulation density
- 16823ZIP code
About Bellefonte
Bellefonte ( BEL-font) is a borough in and the county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is approximately 12 miles northeast of State College and is part of the State College, Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Bellefonte had a population of 6,105. It houses the Centre County Courthouse, located downtown on the diamond. Bellefonte has also been home to five of Pennsylvania's governors, as well as two other governors. All seven are commemorated in a monument located at Talleyrand Park.
The town features many examples of Victorian architecture. It is also home to the natural spring, "la belle fonte", bestowed by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord during a land-speculation visit to central Pennsylvania in 1790, from which the town derives its name. The spring, which serves as the town's water supply, has since been covered to comply with DEP water purity laws.
The early development of Bellefonte had been as a "natural town." It started with one house and a crossroad, then iron was found and the town grew.
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Living in Bellefonte
- Median household income
- $62,540
- Median home value
- $240,300
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Bellefonte had 6,105 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,105 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,308 per sq mi (1,277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bellefonte at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,105 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9142° N, 77.7682° W |
| ZIP code | 16823 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4205256 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bellefonte
- Milesburg2.3 mi NW
- Spring2.3 mi SE
- Moose Run3.2 mi NW
- Pleasant Gap3.5 mi S
- Benner3.9 mi SW
- Zion4.0 mi E
- Peru4.1 mi S
- Runville4.5 mi NW
- Holters Crossing4.6 mi NE
- Mount Eagle5.6 mi NE
- Unionville5.7 mi W
- Mingoville5.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bellefonte
What county is Bellefonte in?
Bellefonte is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Bellefonte, PA?
6,105 people lived in Bellefonte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bellefonte, PA?
The ZIP code of Bellefonte is 16823.
What is the elevation of Bellefonte?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bellefonte?
Milesburg (2.3 mi), Spring (2.3 mi), Moose Run (3.2 mi), Pleasant Gap (3.5 mi), Benner (3.9 mi).
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