Moshannon
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Moshannon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,532 ft (467 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Snow Shoe, 3.0 miles E.
- 213residents (2020 Census)
- 1,532 ftelevation · 467 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 636 / sq mipopulation density
- 16859ZIP code
About Moshannon
Moshannon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Snow Shoe Township, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 281 residents. It is located 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Interstate 80 at the convergence of Pennsylvania Routes 53 and 144. Black Moshannon Creek, part of the West Branch Susquehanna River watershed, runs through a 200-foot-deep (60 m) valley half a mile (0.8 km) south of the town.
The community takes its name from Moshannon Creek, a Native American name purported to mean "moose stream".
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Living in Moshannon
- Median household income
- $52,604
- Median home value
- $129,700
- Median age
- 48.5
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Moshannon had 213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 636 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moshannon at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 213 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0342° N, 78.0069° W |
| ZIP code | 16859 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4251240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moshannon
- Snow Shoe3.0 mi E
- Clarence3.1 mi E
- Pine Glen4.6 mi NW
- Grassflat5.6 mi W
- Drifting5.6 mi W
- Cooper6.0 mi W
- Lanse7.7 mi SW
- Burnside7.9 mi N
- Union8.5 mi SE
- Kylertown8.7 mi W
- Winburne8.9 mi SW
- Casanova9.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Moshannon
What county is Moshannon in?
Moshannon is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Moshannon, PA?
213 people lived in Moshannon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moshannon, PA?
The ZIP code of Moshannon is 16859.
What is the elevation of Moshannon?
1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moshannon?
Snow Shoe (3.0 mi), Clarence (3.1 mi), Pine Glen (4.6 mi), Grassflat (5.6 mi), Drifting (5.6 mi).
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