Philipsburg Pennsylvania Map

About Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Philipsburg is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,748. The population density is 1219.9 people per km². Philipsburg is located at 40.8964°N, 78.2206°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16866.

Philipsburg rests in a valley cradled by rolling Pennsylvania hills, where the sky often spills a gentle, diffused light onto the land. It lies 20.1 miles west-north-west of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-east of Osceola Mills. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped it, with slopes that transition from cultivated fields to the denser, whispering woods that climb towards the horizon. Streams, born from the higher ground, murmur their way through the valley floor, their water cool and clear, reflecting the changing moods of the sky. The air, especially in the morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a refreshing balm that seems to slow the hurried pulse of modern life. It’s a place where the land itself feels like an old, patient friend, its quiet presence a constant, grounding force. The story of Philipsburg is deeply entwined with the earth beneath it, its early days marked by the extraction of anthracite coal that once fueled industry and warmed homes far and wide. Remnants of this legacy can still be observed, subtle scars on the landscape and the enduring character of its people, a resilience forged in shared labor and the rhythm of boom and bust. The local economy, while diversified from its coal-mining roots, still draws strength from its natural resources and agricultural heritage, with farms dotting the surrounding hillsides. Philipsburg maintains a sense of its past, a quiet dignity in its older architecture and the stories passed down through generations, a reminder of the enduring spirit of this central Pennsylvania valley.

About This Philipsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.896446, -78.220569. 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 Philipsburg and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Philipsburg includes the ZIP code (15419), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Centre County (Bellefonte), and school district assignment (Philipsburg-Osceola 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 Philipsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.