Penn Farms Pennsylvania Map

About Penn Farms, Pennsylvania

Penn Farms is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,508. The population density is 608.1 people per km². Penn Farms is located at 40.4190°N, 78.4154°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16635.

Penn Farms unfolds across a landscape where rolling hills meet the persistent, quiet hum of agricultural life. It lies 7.0 miles south of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 1.5 miles west-south-west of Hollidaysburg. The land here, a patchwork of fields and woodlands, breathes with a soft, earthy scent, particularly potent after a summer rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, casts a pale, diffused glow that softens the edges of the terrain, making the distant tree lines appear almost painted onto the sky. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the occasional lowing of cattle, a gentle reminder of the enduring presence of nature in this corner of Blair County. The story of Penn Farms is deeply rooted in the fertile ground and the enduring spirit of its early settlers, who found sustenance and a way of life in this valley. For generations, the economy here has been tied to the land, with farming practices passed down through families, shaping the very character of the place. While the agricultural rhythm remains, the whispers of past industries can still be felt, a subtle undertow beneath the surface of everyday life. It’s a place where the past is not a forgotten relic, but a quiet undercurrent, influencing the present with a sense of resilience and a deep connection to the earth.

About This Penn Farms Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Penn Farms, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.419003, -78.415395. 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 Penn Farms and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Penn Farms 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 Penn Farms is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.