Huntingdon Pennsylvania Map

About Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Huntingdon is a locality in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,897. The population density is 734.8 people per km². Huntingdon is located at 40.4848°N, 78.0103°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16652.

Huntingdon unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of water and time, where the broad Susquehanna River, a ribbon of silvery light, claims the valley floor. It lies 20.3 miles east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 96°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-west of Mount Union. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of Appalachian hardwood forests, rise in gentle, persistent waves around the town, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer rain, and in the late afternoon, a golden luminescence spills across the fields and the weathered clapboard of older homes, lending a quiet grace to the everyday. The terrain is a study in the subtle transitions between farmland and wilder, wooded expanses, a constant reminder of the land's enduring presence. The story of Huntingdon is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Juniata Valley, a breadbasket for generations. Founded in the late 18th century, its early prosperity was spurred by its strategic location and the fertile soil that drew settlers seeking sustenance and opportunity. Later, the burgeoning iron industry left its mark, with furnaces and forges once echoing with the clang of hammers and the roar of flames, though that era has largely receded into memory, leaving behind only faint traces in the land and the names of local hamlets. Today, the local economy draws strength from a blend of agriculture, small manufacturing, and the educational presence of Juniata College, a quiet anchor in the heart of Huntingdon, fostering a contemplative atmosphere that permeates the town’s slower, more deliberate pace of life.

About This Huntingdon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.484796, -78.010281. 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 Huntingdon and Huntingdon County.

Detailed location data for Huntingdon includes the ZIP code (16652), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Huntingdon County (Huntingdon), and school district assignment (Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.