Explore Glendale, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Glendale |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.593507 |
| Longitude | -90.382573 |
| Population | 6,176 |
| Density | 1838.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 63848, 63551, 63122 |
| Area Code | 816, 314 |
| County Seat | Clayton |
| School District | Kirkwood R-VII School District |
Glendale manifests as a quiet enclave of suburban permanence, defined by the gentle, persistent movement of Shady Grove Creek as it meanders through the landscape. It lies 1.1 miles west-northwest of Webster Groves, MO (from Webster Groves, MO: bearing 282°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-southwest of St. Louis. Louis. The terrain surrounding Glendale consists of soft, verdant rises that suggest the influence of the distant Crescent Hills visible on the western horizon. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Mckee Park, which serves as a vital green anchor for the immediate vicinity. As the afternoon light stretches across the lawns, the air carries a crisp, inland quality that speaks to the vast, landlocked nature of the Missouri plains. When the seasons shift, the foliage along the creek beds turns a brilliant, rustic gold, grounding the neighborhood in the rhythmic cycles of the interior wilderness.
Glendale emerged from the steady expansion of the regional rail lines that once connected the growing settlements of the Missouri landscape. Local economic activity remains anchored in the professional services and retail sectors, reflecting a history of deliberate residential development rather than heavy industrial extraction. Families have long favored the area for its stability, cultivating an atmosphere where the pace of commerce feels measured and entirely human in scale. While the town does not house large-scale manufacturing, its proximity to the broader metropolitan hubs ensures a steady flow of resources and expertise. This economic character persists today, favoring small-scale enterprise that preserves the quiet residential integrity that defined the early growth of Glendale.
Civic life in Glendale finds its expression in the careful preservation of its neighborhoods and the communal engagement found within its public spaces. Mckee Park functions as the primary site for local gatherings, where the architecture of the surrounding homes often mirrors the modest, enduring aesthetic of mid-century suburban design. The cultural identity here is one of quiet reserve, punctuated by the occasional community event that brings neighbors together under the shade of mature oak trees. While the region boasts deep ties to the varied immigrant histories of Missouri, the focus here remains on a shared, plain-spoken lifestyle that values neighborly cooperation. Life moves at a steady, predictable tempo, allowing for a deep appreciation of the simple, unadorned beauty that characterizes the daily experience in Glendale.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glendale, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.593507, -90.382573. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Glendale includes the ZIP code (63848, 63551, 63122), telephone area code (816, 314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Kirkwood R-VII School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |