Potter
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Potter is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 3,581 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Potters Mills, 1.9 miles E.
- 3,581residents (2020 Census)
- 58.6 sq miland area · 151.9 km²
- 61 / sq mipopulation density
- 16828main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Potter
Potter Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Penns Valley and the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,614 at the 2020 census. Communities in Potter Township include Black Hawk, Centre Hill, Colyer, Fruittown, Old Fort, Potter Mills, Red Mill, and Tusseyville.
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Living in Potter
- Median household income
- $75,385
- Median home value
- $283,200
- Median age
- 57.2
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Potter had 3,581 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,581 |
|---|---|
| Density | 61 per sq mi (24 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potter at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,581 (2020) |
| Land area | 58.64 sq mi (151.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.8013° N, 77.6630° W |
| ZIP codes | 16828, 16875 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202762360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potter
- Potters Mills1.9 mi E
- Centre Hall3.2 mi N
- Potlicker Flats5.9 mi SE
- Boalsburg6.0 mi W
- Harris6.2 mi W
- Pleasant Gap6.2 mi NW
- Spring Mills6.3 mi NE
- Peru6.6 mi NW
- Gregg6.6 mi NE
- Milroy6.8 mi SE
- Spring7.4 mi NW
- Lemont8.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Potter
What county is Potter in?
Potter is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Potter, PA?
3,581 people lived in Potter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potter, PA?
The main ZIP code is 16828. Other ZIP codes: 16875.
What towns are near Potter?
Potters Mills (1.9 mi), Centre Hall (3.2 mi), Potlicker Flats (5.9 mi), Boalsburg (6.0 mi), Harris (6.2 mi).
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