Duncansville Pennsylvania Map

About Duncansville, Pennsylvania

Duncansville is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,147. The population density is 830.4 people per km². Duncansville is located at 40.4234°N, 78.4339°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16635.

Duncansville lies at a crossroads, a place where the rolling hills of Blair County begin to deepen, their forested slopes hinting at the wilder country beyond. It lies 6.9 miles south-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west of Hollidaysburg. The air here carries a crispness, especially in autumn, a scent of damp earth and pine that clings to the winding roads. Houses, many built of sturdy stone or weathered clapboard, cluster along the main thoroughfares, their porches often adorned with potted geraniums or the quiet dignity of rocking chairs. To the south, the terrain slopes towards the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, a constant, murmuring presence in the landscape. The evenings here can be particularly serene, the fading light painting the western sky in hues of lavender and rose, a gentle benediction over the small valley. The character of Duncansville is deeply rooted in its past, a history shaped by the iron and coal that once fueled the region's growth. It was a vital stop along the Pennsylvania Canal and later, the railroad, its prosperity tied to the movement of goods and people through this mountainous corridor. While those industries have largely receded, the echoes of that industrious spirit remain, a quiet resilience in the faces of its residents. Today, the local economy finds its footing in smaller businesses and services, catering to the needs of the surrounding agricultural lands and the commuters who travel to larger centers. The old train depot, though no longer handling freight, stands as a silent sentinel, a tangible link to a time when Duncansville was a hub of activity, its story etched into the very bedrock of the valley.

About This Duncansville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Duncansville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.423406, -78.433903. 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 Duncansville and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Duncansville includes the ZIP code (16635), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Blair County (Hollidaysburg), and school district assignment (Hollidaysburg 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 Duncansville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.