Boalsburg
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Boalsburg is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 4,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,106 ft (337 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harris, 0.7 miles S.
- 4,577residents (2020 Census)
- 1,106 ftelevation · 337 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 790 / sq mipopulation density
- 16827ZIP code
About Boalsburg
Boalsburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Harris Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a small portion of its northwest corner extending into College Township. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,722 at the 2010 census. The village claims to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. However, that claim was brought into question by Bellware and Gardiner in their book, The Genesis of the Memorial Day Holiday in America, in 2014. In their book, Bellware and Gardiner point out that the Boalsburg story was first published in 1904, forty years after the fact with no indication that General Logan drew inspiration from any activities in Boalsburg and no evidence that it started the holiday.
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Living in Boalsburg
- Median household income
- $100,958
- Median home value
- $413,000
- Median rent
- $1,262/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Boalsburg had 4,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 790 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boalsburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.80 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7780° N, 77.7744° W |
| ZIP code | 16827 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boalsburg
- Harris0.7 mi S
- Lemont3.2 mi NW
- College3.4 mi NW
- Houserville4.2 mi NW
- State College4.4 mi W
- Peru5.3 mi N
- Potter6.0 mi E
- Pleasant Gap6.4 mi N
- Centre Hall6.6 mi NE
- Toftrees6.6 mi NW
- Benner6.7 mi N
- Pine Grove Mills6.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boalsburg
What county is Boalsburg in?
Boalsburg is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Boalsburg, PA?
4,577 people lived in Boalsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boalsburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Boalsburg is 16827.
What is the elevation of Boalsburg?
1,106 feet (337 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boalsburg?
Harris (0.7 mi), Lemont (3.2 mi), College (3.4 mi), Houserville (4.2 mi), State College (4.4 mi).
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