Runville Pennsylvania Map

About Runville, Pennsylvania

Runville is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 425. The population density is 324.3 people per km². Runville is located at 40.9645°N, 77.8400°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16823.

Runville rests in a quiet hollow where the land begins its long, slow climb toward the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. It lies 11.9 miles north of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-west of Bellefonte. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a place where dense stands of oak and maple cling to slopes that eventually give way to open fields of corn and soybean, their stalks whispering secrets in the breeze. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine needles, and the quality of light as dusk settles is a deep, rich amber, painting the western sky in hues of rose and bruised plum. A small creek, its waters cool and clear even in the height of summer, meanders through the valley floor, its gentle gurgle a constant, soothing presence. The history of Runville is deeply entwined with the land, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the abundant timber that once cloaked these hills. For generations, agriculture formed the backbone of the local economy, with farms producing a steady yield that sustained the families who called this place home. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the economic landscape has diversified, with small businesses and workshops now contributing to the livelihood of Runville's residents. The community harbors a quiet pride in its heritage, a resilience forged through the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit that seems to imbue the very stones of its modest, well-kept homes.

About This Runville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Runville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.964504, -77.840004. 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 Runville and Centre County.

Detailed location data for Runville includes the ZIP code (16823), 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 (Bald Eagle 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 Runville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.