Ebensburg Pennsylvania Map

About Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Ebensburg is a locality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,321. The population density is 778.5 people per km². Ebensburg is located at 40.4851°N, 78.7247°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15931.

Ebensburg sits high on the Allegheny Plateau, a place where the sky often feels vast and a little bit raw, especially when the wind sweeps in from the west, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 17.5 miles west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 262°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east of Nanty Glo. The rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of dense forest and open farmland, slope away from the town's central rise, their contours softened by the persistent, gentle rain that seems to be a constant companion here. The air, even on a clear day, carries a crispness, a reminder of the elevation, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, giving the landscape a profound sense of depth and quietude. The houses, many of them sturdy brick structures, seem to hunker down against the elements, their windows reflecting the muted greens and browns of the surrounding countryside. The history of Ebensburg is deeply entwined with the rich coal seams that once defined Cambria County's industrial heartland, though the echo of those mining days is now more a memory than an active presence in the local economy. Agriculture still holds its ground, with cattle grazing on the higher pastures and fields of corn and hay stretching out in the valleys, their yields dictated by the unpredictable mountain weather. The town itself retains a sense of its past, evident in the well-preserved Victorian architecture that lines its main streets, a subtle nod to the prosperity of a bygone era. Ebensburg also serves as the county seat, lending it a certain administrative gravitas, and the courthouse, a solid, imposing building, stands as a focal point, a quiet testament to civic life. The presence of Mount Aloysius College adds a youthful energy to the otherwise settled pace of life, its students lending a different rhythm to the town’s enduring character.

About This Ebensburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.485072, -78.724743. 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 Ebensburg and Cambria County.

Detailed location data for Ebensburg includes the ZIP code (15931), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cambria County (Ebensburg), and school district assignment (Central Cambria 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 Ebensburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.