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Acosta, PA
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15520.
Population
301
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,285
ZIP codes
1
Acosta and its ZIP codes
Acosta at a glance
- Acosta is about 4.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Acosta.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Acosta, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 14°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Acosta
1 in or overlapping Acosta. Population shown
Cities near Acosta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrayCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| EdieCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| JennerstownBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| BoswellBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| FriedensCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.1 |
| StoystownBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| SomersetBorough | 7.1 mi | 2.7 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
| HooversvilleBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Laurel MountainBorough | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BensonBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ShanksvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Indian LakeBorough | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| LigonierBorough | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CairnbrookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Acosta, PA in?
- Acosta is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Acosta, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Acosta include 15520.
- What is the population of Acosta, PA?
- About 301 people live in Acosta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Acosta?
- Nearby places include Gray (2 mi), Edie (3.6 mi), Jennerstown (3.8 mi), Boswell (4.3 mi), Friedens (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023