Nittany
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Nittany is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 624 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lamar, 1.8 miles NE.
- 624residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 441 / sq mipopulation density
- 16848ZIP code
About Nittany
Nittany is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 658.
It is located along the northeastern border of Centre County, next to Lamar in Clinton County. It lies in the Nittany Valley, between the long ridge of Nittany Mountain to the southeast and lower Sand Ridge to the northwest. The center of Nittany is at the intersections of PA Routes 64 and 445. PA 64 leads northeast through Lamar 3 miles (5 km) to Interstate 80 and southwest 9 miles (14 km) to Zion, while PA 445 leads southeast across Nittany and Brush mountains 12 miles (19 km) to Millheim.
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Living in Nittany
- Median household income
- $69,716
- Median home value
- $151,800
- Median age
- 39
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Nittany had 624 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 624 |
|---|---|
| Density | 441 per sq mi (170 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nittany at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 624 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9947° N, 77.5521° W |
| ZIP code | 16848 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4254520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nittany
- Lamar1.8 mi NE
- Clintondale2.3 mi NE
- Snydertown2.5 mi W
- Porter3.5 mi NE
- Hublersburg3.8 mi SW
- Jacksonville4.3 mi W
- Walker4.5 mi SW
- Eagleville4.6 mi NW
- Marion4.7 mi W
- Madisonburg5.0 mi S
- Beech Creek5.6 mi N
- Tylersville5.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Nittany
What county is Nittany in?
Nittany is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Nittany, PA?
624 people lived in Nittany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nittany, PA?
The ZIP code of Nittany is 16848.
What is the elevation of Nittany?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nittany?
Lamar (1.8 mi), Clintondale (2.3 mi), Snydertown (2.5 mi), Porter (3.5 mi), Hublersburg (3.8 mi).
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