Somerset Pennsylvania Map

About Somerset, Pennsylvania

Somerset is a locality in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,944. The population density is 846.8 people per km². Somerset is located at 40.0084°N, 79.0781°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15501.

Somerset rests in a fold of the Laurel Highlands, where the land rises and falls in broad, forested swells. It lies 32.4 miles north-north-east of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Berlin. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, cool scent of pine and damp earth, a breath drawn from the surrounding hills. Fields of corn and soybeans, a patchwork of greens and golds, unfurl across the gentler slopes, while steeper inclines wear cloaks of deciduous and coniferous trees. Small streams, their waters clear and quick, thread through the valleys, reflecting the sky in fleeting glimpses. The character of Somerset is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate a steady, unhurried unfolding of days, punctuated by the distant rumble of a train or the call of a crow. The history of Somerset is deeply intertwined with the bounty and challenge of this highland landscape. Coal, once the lifeblood of the region, left its indelible mark, shaping both the terrain and the generations who worked its depths. Though mining's dominance has waned, agriculture remains a vital thread in the local economy, with farms producing dairy, livestock, and crops that feed the wider area. The town itself, with its sturdy brick buildings and tree-lined streets, offers a sense of enduring community. A notable landmark, the Somerset County Historical Center, stands as a quiet guardian of the stories of those who settled and shaped this corner of Pennsylvania, their lives a testament to the enduring spirit of the highlands.

About This Somerset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Somerset, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.008411, -79.078083. 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 Somerset and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Somerset includes the ZIP code (15501), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Somerset County (Somerset), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 Somerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.