Houtzdale Pennsylvania Map

About Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Houtzdale is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 857. The population density is 648.0 people per km². Houtzdale is located at 40.8251°N, 78.3511°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16651.

Houtzdale rests in a broad valley, a gentle cradle of green hills that rise with a quiet persistence. It lies 21.3 miles north of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-west of Philipsburg. The land here is a rumpled quilt of fields and woodlands, where the sky stretches wide and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth. Creeks, like silver threads, weave through the terrain, their murmurs a constant, low song beneath the rustle of leaves. The houses, often clad in weathered siding, seem to settle into the landscape, their windows reflecting the soft, diffused light of Pennsylvania's temperate days. The story of Houtzdale is deeply entwined with the coal that once lay hidden beneath these hills, a black treasure that fueled industry and drew a diverse population. The ghosts of mining operations still linger, a silent testament to the hard work and grit that shaped this place. Today, the economy has shifted, finding new footing in smaller enterprises and the quiet hum of daily life. The legacy of its past is not forgotten, however, evident in the resilience of its people and the enduring character of Houtzdale, a place that holds its history with a modest grace.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Houtzdale and Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for Houtzdale includes the ZIP code (16651), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment (Moshannon Valley 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 Houtzdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.