Howard
Borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Howard is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jacksonville, 1.8 miles SE.
- 687residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,891 / sq mipopulation density
- 16841ZIP code
About Howard
Howard is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 687 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Howard
- Median household income
- $69,306
- Median home value
- $195,000
- Median rent
- $971/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Howard had 687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,891 per sq mi (730 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Howard at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 687 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0114° N, 77.6573° W |
| ZIP code | 16841 |
| Official website | howardborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4235960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Howard
- Jacksonville1.8 mi SE
- Marion1.9 mi SE
- Mount Eagle3.3 mi SW
- Snydertown3.4 mi SE
- Liberty3.5 mi N
- Hublersburg4.3 mi SE
- Holters Crossing4.4 mi SW
- Blanchard4.7 mi NE
- Eagleville4.9 mi NE
- Walker4.9 mi SE
- Mingoville5.1 mi S
- Nittany5.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Howard
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Howard, PA?
687 people lived in Howard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, PA?
The ZIP code of Howard is 16841.
What is the elevation of Howard?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Howard?
Jacksonville (1.8 mi), Marion (1.9 mi), Mount Eagle (3.3 mi), Snydertown (3.4 mi), Liberty (3.5 mi).
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