Cresson
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Cresson is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with 1,525 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,057 ft (627 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sankertown, 0.7 miles NW.
- 1,525residents (2020 Census)
- 2,057 ftelevation · 627 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 3,188 / sq mipopulation density
- 16630ZIP code
About Cresson
Cresson is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. Cresson is 80 miles (130 km) east of Pittsburgh. It is above 2,000 feet (600 m) in elevation. Lumber, coal, and coke yards were industries that had supported the population. The borough is part of the Johnstown Metropolitan Statistical Area, although state and local sources list it as part of the Altoona area due to being much closer to that city. As of the 2020 census, Cresson had a population of 1,525.
The location was named in 1854 as a memorial to philanthropist Elliott Cresson. Railroads, beginning with the Allegheny Portage Railroad, fueled the growth of the area. Many famous Pittsburgh businessmen, including Charles M. Schwab, Andrew Carnegie, and Henry Clay Frick, maintained summer residences in the area.
The borough was incorporated in 1906, along with neighboring Sankertown.
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Living in Cresson
- Median household income
- $55,850
- Median home value
- $131,500
- Median rent
- $697/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Cresson had 1,525 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,525 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,188 per sq mi (1,231 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cresson at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cambria County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,525 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4626° N, 78.5866° W |
| ZIP code | 16630 |
| Official website | cressonborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4217136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cresson
- Sankertown0.7 mi NW
- Gallitzin2.1 mi NE
- Tunnelhill2.6 mi NE
- Lilly3.2 mi SW
- Munster3.2 mi W
- Loretto4.1 mi NW
- Washington4.2 mi S
- Cassandra4.7 mi SW
- Juniata5.4 mi SE
- Allegheny5.5 mi N
- Jamestown5.6 mi SW
- Allegheny5.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Cresson
What county is Cresson in?
Cresson is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Cresson, PA?
1,525 people lived in Cresson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cresson, PA?
The ZIP code of Cresson is 16630.
What is the elevation of Cresson?
2,057 feet (627 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cresson?
Sankertown (0.7 mi), Gallitzin (2.1 mi), Tunnelhill (2.6 mi), Lilly (3.2 mi), Munster (3.2 mi).
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