Coupon, Pennsylvania

Coupon is an unincorporated community in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Coupon, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Coupon
Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°32′12″N 78°33′54″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCambria
TownshipGallitzin
Elevation
2,342 ft (714 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
16629
Area code(s)814

History

The community was originally a company town, and its name is derived from the practice of paying employees in scrip, or coupons.

Geography

Coupon is located in the northeastern part of Gallitzin Township near the eastern border of Cambria County at the crest of the Allegheny Front, the eastern edge of the Allegheny Plateau. It is located at 40°32′12″N 78°33′54″W (40.5367356, -78.5150162),[1] about 87 miles (140 km) east of Pittsburgh and 9 miles (14 km) west of Altoona. It has an elevation of 2,342 feet (714 m) above sea level.

Demographics

As of 2010, the Coupon ZIP code area had a population of 73.[2]

Recreation

Coupon is within hiking distance of the Horseshoe Curve, and hikers are rewarded with a unique view of the National Historic Landmark that is not otherwise accessible from the visitors center.

References
  1. "U. S. Geological Survey Geographical Names Information System: Coupon, Pennsylvania".
  2. "2010 U. S. Census Data from Zip-Codes.com".
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