Defiance
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Defiance is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, with 196 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,020 ft (311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coaldale, 1.0 miles NE.
- 196residents (2020 Census)
- 1,020 ftelevation · 311 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,159 / sq mipopulation density
- 16633ZIP code
About Defiance
Defiance is a village and census-designated place in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The village was home to 196 residents as of the 2020 census. It is located along Six Mile Run Road (State Route 1036).
The community most likely was named in pioneer days after Fort Defiance.
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Living in Defiance
- Median household income
- $90,694
- Median home value
- $87,400
- Median rent
- $644/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Defiance had 196 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 196 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,159 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Defiance at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bedford County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 196 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1599° N, 78.2318° W |
| ZIP code | 16633 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4218608 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Defiance
- Coaldale1.0 mi NE
- Riddlesburg1.1 mi W
- Broad Top2.2 mi SE
- Hopewell2.5 mi SW
- Saxton3.7 mi N
- Coalmont3.9 mi NE
- Stonerstown4.1 mi N
- Dudley4.2 mi NE
- Liberty4.3 mi NW
- Carbon5.4 mi NE
- Broad Top City5.6 mi NE
- Wells Tannery6.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Defiance
What county is Defiance in?
Defiance is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Defiance, PA?
196 people lived in Defiance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Defiance, PA?
The ZIP code of Defiance is 16633.
What is the elevation of Defiance?
1,020 feet (311 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Defiance?
Coaldale (1.0 mi), Riddlesburg (1.1 mi), Broad Top (2.2 mi), Hopewell (2.5 mi), Saxton (3.7 mi).
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