Acosta, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Acosta, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Acosta, Pennsylvania Location in Pennsylvania
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Somerset
Elevation	1,860 ft (570 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	15520
Area code(s)	814
GNIS feature ID	1168053

Acosta is a small place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

What is Acosta?

Acosta is a quiet community located in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania. It's about 7 miles (or 11 kilometers) north of a larger town called Somerset. Even though it's small, Acosta has its own post office.

The Post Office and ZIP Code

The post office in Acosta is an important part of the community. It helps people send and receive mail. It opened a long time ago, on January 28, 1909. Every place in the United States has a special number called a ZIP code to help sort mail. Acosta's ZIP code is 15520.

Where is Acosta Located?

Acosta is found in Somerset County, which is in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania. This area is known for its rolling hills and natural beauty.

Understanding Unincorporated Communities

You might wonder what an "unincorporated community" really means.

• It's a place where people live close together.
• It doesn't have its own mayor or town council.
• Services like roads and police are managed by the county government.
• It's different from a city or a borough, which have their own local laws.

History of Acosta

While Acosta is a small community today, its history is tied to the development of Somerset County. Many small towns in Pennsylvania grew around industries like coal mining or farming. The opening of the post office in 1909 suggests that Acosta was a growing place at that time, needing its own mail service.