Centre Hall Pennsylvania Map

About Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

Centre Hall is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,547. The population density is 971.0 people per km². Centre Hall is located at 40.8476°N, 77.6861°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16828.

Centre Hall rests in a valley cradled by the rolling shoulders of the Appalachian Mountains, where verdant fields stretch towards the horizon under a sky that often bleeds into hues of apricot and rose at the close of day. It lies 9.8 miles east-north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-east of Bellefonte. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable presence that settles onto the sturdy brick buildings and the quiet streets. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, line the thoroughfares, their leaves whispering secrets to the infrequent breeze. The land itself, a mosaic of cultivated plots and wilder woodlands, breathes with a patient, enduring spirit, punctuated by the distant murmur of a creek that threads its way through the surrounding terrain, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. The economic lifeblood of Centre Hall has long been tied to the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy of agricultural prowess that continues to shape its character. For generations, farms have yielded bountiful harvests, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond, a testament to the enduring partnership between the people and the land. Beyond agriculture, the town has also been a quiet hub for small businesses, each contributing to the unique tapestry of daily life, from the hardware store that has served families for decades to the cozy cafes where conversations flow as readily as the coffee. The proximity to Penn State University, though a significant presence in the broader county, allows Centre Hall to maintain its distinct, unhurried pace, a place where the echoes of history mingle with the gentle hum of a community that values its roots and its quiet corner of Pennsylvania.

About This Centre Hall Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.847564, -77.686109. 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 Centre Hall and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Centre Hall includes the ZIP code (16828), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Centre County (Bellefonte), and school district assignment (Penns Valley Area 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 Centre Hall is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.