Lemont
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Lemont is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 2,276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is College, 0.2 miles N.
- 2,276residents (2020 Census)
- 1,047 ftelevation · 319 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,827 / sq mipopulation density
- 16851ZIP code
About Lemont
Lemont is a census-designated place in College Township, Pennsylvania, United States, within the State College–DuBois combined statistical area. The population was 2,270 as of the 2010 census. Nicknamed "The End of the Mountain," the village sits at the base of Mount Nittany, along Spring Creek. Lemont is two miles away from State College and the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It is part of Happy Valley and the larger Nittany Valley, as well as the State College–DuBois combined statistical area.
Lemont is home to the John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds, the last remaining granary in Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lemont Historic District. Public transit is serviced by the Centre Area Transportation Authority.
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Living in Lemont
- Median household income
- $101,526
- Median home value
- $385,600
- Median rent
- $1,481/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Lemont had 2,276 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,276 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,827 per sq mi (706 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lemont at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,276 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8119° N, 77.8162° W |
| ZIP code | 16851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4242632 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lemont
- College0.2 mi N
- Houserville1.1 mi N
- State College2.6 mi SW
- Boalsburg3.2 mi SE
- Toftrees3.7 mi W
- Harris3.8 mi SE
- Peru3.9 mi NE
- Benner4.0 mi N
- Continental Courts4.8 mi NW
- Park Forest Village4.9 mi W
- Pleasant Gap5.4 mi NE
- Patton5.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Lemont
What county is Lemont in?
Lemont is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lemont, PA?
2,276 people lived in Lemont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lemont, PA?
The ZIP code of Lemont is 16851.
What is the elevation of Lemont?
1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lemont?
College (0.2 mi), Houserville (1.1 mi), State College (2.6 mi), Boalsburg (3.2 mi), Toftrees (3.7 mi).
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