Punxsutawney
Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney is a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, with 5,769 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,214 ft (370 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Young, 1.7 miles NW.
- 5,769residents (2020 Census)
- 1,214 ftelevation · 370 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 1,714 / sq mipopulation density
- 15767main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney (; Lenape: Punkwsutènay)
is a borough in southern Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,769. It is located approximately 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. Punxsutawney is known for its annual Groundhog Day celebration held each February 2, during which thousands of attendees and media outlets visit the community for an annual weather "prediction" by the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil.
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Living in Punxsutawney
- Median household income
- $42,183
- Median home value
- $99,000
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Punxsutawney had 5,769 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,769 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,714 per sq mi (662 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Punxsutawney at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,769 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.37 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9437° N, 78.9748° W |
| ZIP codes | 15767, 15781 |
| Official website | punxsutawney.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4262920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Punxsutawney
- Young1.7 mi NW
- Bell2.6 mi E
- Rossiter3.6 mi SE
- Perry4.7 mi W
- McCalmont5.1 mi N
- Big Run5.4 mi E
- Canoe5.6 mi S
- North Mahoning5.9 mi SW
- Gaskill6.2 mi E
- Oliver7.1 mi NW
- Henderson7.8 mi NE
- Winslow7.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Punxsutawney
What county is Punxsutawney in?
Punxsutawney is in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Punxsutawney, PA?
5,769 people lived in Punxsutawney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Punxsutawney, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15767. Other ZIP codes: 15781.
What is the elevation of Punxsutawney?
1,214 feet (370 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Punxsutawney?
Young (1.7 mi), Bell (2.6 mi), Rossiter (3.6 mi), Perry (4.7 mi), McCalmont (5.1 mi).
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