Benson
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Benson is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with 187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,529 ft (466 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Davidsville, 2.2 miles N.
- 187residents (2020 Census)
- 1,529 ftelevation · 466 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 529 / sq mipopulation density
- 15935ZIP code
About Benson
Benson is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The town is more commonly known to locals as Hollsopple, which is also the United States Postal Service name for the town, zip code 15935. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. Benson is served by the Conemaugh Township Area School District.
The community was named after one Charles Hollsopple, the original owner of the town site.
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Living in Benson
- Median household income
- $68,250
- Median home value
- $80,800
- Median age
- 49.9
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Benson had 187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 529 per sq mi (204 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benson at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 187 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2027° N, 78.9293° W |
| ZIP code | 15935 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4205648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benson
- Davidsville2.2 mi N
- Jerome2.8 mi W
- Conemaugh3.3 mi NW
- Hooversville3.7 mi S
- Paint5.0 mi NE
- Scalp Level5.5 mi NE
- Riverside5.6 mi N
- Boswell5.9 mi SW
- Belmont5.9 mi NE
- Windber6.0 mi NE
- Ferndale6.1 mi N
- Quemahoning6.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benson
What county is Benson in?
Benson is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Benson, PA?
187 people lived in Benson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benson, PA?
The ZIP code of Benson is 15935.
What is the elevation of Benson?
1,529 feet (466 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benson?
Davidsville (2.2 mi), Jerome (2.8 mi), Conemaugh (3.3 mi), Hooversville (3.7 mi), Paint (5.0 mi).
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