Zion Pennsylvania Map

About Zion, Pennsylvania

Zion is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,981. The population density is 291.3 people per km². Zion is located at 40.9142°N, 77.6847°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16823.

Zion rests in a valley cradled by the imposing, ancient ridges of central Pennsylvania. It lies 12.4 miles north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Bellefonte. The land here is a study in soft, rolling contours that climb towards shoulders of hardwood forest, their summer green softening to a rustle of ochre and gold as the seasons turn. A quiet creek, its waters clear and cool, threads its way through the valley floor, reflecting the sky in a shifting mosaic of blue and cloud-white. The air, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of seasons past and those yet to come, a gentle exhalation from the deep woods that press in on the edges of Zion. The history of Zion is a narrative etched not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy bones of its buildings and the enduring rhythm of its agricultural roots. For generations, the fertile soil of this valley has sustained its people, the quiet hum of tractors a familiar sound against the backdrop of birdsong. While farming remains a cornerstone, the resilience of Zion is also evident in its small businesses, the local hardware store a hub of activity, the diner a place where stories are exchanged over steaming mugs of coffee. The surrounding countryside, marked by remnants of older homesteads and the enduring presence of the forest, whispers of pioneer spirit and a deep connection to the land that continues to define the character of Zion.

About This Zion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Zion, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.914229, -77.684721. 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 Zion and Centre County.

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