Pekin Indiana Map

About Pekin, Indiana

Pekin is a locality in Washington County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Pekin is located at 38.5051°N, 86.0169°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47165.

Pekin rests in a landscape shaped by the slow hand of water and time, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer and the fiery hues of autumn, give way to fertile bottoms. It lies 13.4 miles west-north-west of Saint Joseph, IN (from Saint Joseph, IN: bearing 303°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Salem. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of this Washington County locality. Streams, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, their banks often fringed with stands of sycamore and oak, their quiet murmur a constant companion to the rustle of wind through the trees. The quality of light at dusk, when the sun dips low, paints the western sky in strokes of rose and lavender, casting long shadows that lend a contemplative mood to the surrounding fields and wooded bluffs. The history of Pekin is deeply entwined with the land and the industrious spirit of its settlers, who cleared forests and tilled the soil to build a life here. For generations, the local economy has been anchored in agriculture, with farms producing a bounty of crops that feed the surrounding region. While the echoes of past industries might linger in the quiet stillness of the countryside, the enduring character of Pekin is one of steady, grounded living. The community, though small, possesses a distinct charm, a quiet resilience that speaks to its enduring roots. A sense of shared history is palpable, not in grand monuments, but in the familiar patterns of life that continue to unfold across the fields and along the winding country roads.

About This Pekin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pekin, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.50506, -86.016919. 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 Pekin and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Pekin includes the ZIP code (47165), telephone area code (317), county seat of Washington County (Salem), and school district assignment. 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 Pekin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.