Acosta Pennsylvania Map

About Acosta, Pennsylvania

Acosta is a locality in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 301. The population density is 346.1 people per km². Acosta is located at 40.1104°N, 79.0689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15520.

Acosta rests in a fold of Somerset County, where the land begins its slow, patient rise towards the Allegheny Front. It lies 38.1 miles east-south-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 113°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north of Somerset. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and browns, a patchwork of fields and woodlands that follow the contours of the hills. Stone fences, weathered by generations of sun and frost, snake across the landscape, marking out property lines and a sense of enduring stewardship. The air, especially in the cool mornings, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the hollows. Even the scattered farmhouses seem to lean into the hillsides, as if sharing their quiet strength with the land. The story of Acosta is deeply intertwined with the coal that once lay hidden beneath these slopes. For decades, the veins of anthracite fueled the local economy, drawing a steady stream of workers who shaped the character of this place with their grit and resilience. Though the deep mines are now mostly silent, their legacy remains in the stoic faces and the enduring sense of community. Today, the rhythm of Acosta is slower, more attuned to the turning of the seasons and the gentle hum of agriculture. The narrow roads, often shaded by mature trees, lead to quiet corners where the past feels close, a palpable presence in the stillness.

About This Acosta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Acosta, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.110354, -79.068917. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Acosta and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Acosta includes the ZIP code (15520), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Somerset County (Somerset), and school district assignment (North Star School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Acosta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.