Frankstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Frankstown, Pennsylvania
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 Frankstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Frankstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Blair |
| Township | Frankstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 930 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 1,684.21/sq mi (647.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
16648 (Hollidaysburg)
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| Area code(s) | 814/582 |
| FIPS code | 42-27592 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805501 |
Frankstown is a small community located in Blair County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area the government uses to collect information for the census. Frankstown was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census.
Where is Frankstown Located?
Frankstown is found in the middle part of Blair County. It sits on the western side of Frankstown Township. A main road, U.S. Route 22, runs along its southeastern edge.
This road can take you about 2.5 miles (4 km) southwest to Hollidaysburg. If you travel east on the same road, you'll reach Huntingdon, which is about 25 miles (40 km) away. The community and the surrounding township are named after the Frankstown Branch Juniata River. This river flows past the CDP, just south of U.S. Route 22.
How Many People Live in Frankstown?
According to the 2020 census, there were 96 people living in Frankstown. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
