Hazelwood Missouri Map

About Hazelwood, Missouri

Hazelwood is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 25,114. The population density is 607.0 people per km². Hazelwood is located at 38.7714°N, 90.3709°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63042.

Hazelwood unfolds as a landscape of quiet ambition, where the gentle, rolling terrain of St. Louis County gives way to a more deliberate, planned character. It lies 2.9 miles west-south-west of Florissant, MO (from Florissant, MO: bearing 245°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east of St. Charles. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle with a sound like whispered secrets, guide the eye towards well-maintained residential neighborhoods. Here, houses stand with a comforting solidity, their lawns neatly trimmed, hinting at a deep-seated pride in the immediate surroundings. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown grass and distant blooming gardens, a testament to the care that residents invest in their environment. Pockets of woodland, remnants of a wilder past, punctuate the urban fabric, offering shady respites where sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating the dappled earth below. The story of Hazelwood is one of mid-20th century growth, spurred by the burgeoning aerospace and manufacturing industries that once defined its economic heart. Companies like McDonnell Douglas, a giant in its time, drew workers and families, shaping the very rhythm of life in Hazelwood, imprinting a legacy of industry and innovation. Though the landscape of work has shifted, echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy construction of its buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, while diverse businesses contribute to its lively economy, Hazelwood retains a sense of community fostered by shared history and a commitment to its well-ordered present. The nearby Missouri River, a constant, powerful presence in the wider region, influences the very moisture in the air and the richness of the soil, a natural force underpinning the human endeavor that has shaped this corner of St. Louis County.

About This Hazelwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazelwood, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.77144, -90.370949. 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 Hazelwood and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Hazelwood includes the ZIP code (63042), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Hazelwood School District). 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 Hazelwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.