Westwood Missouri Map

About Westwood, Missouri

Westwood is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 338. The population density is 179.9 people per km². Westwood is located at 38.6437°N, 90.4398°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63131.

Westwood unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and mature trees, where the verdant Missouri earth rises and falls like a slow breath. It lies 4.5 miles north-north-west of Kirkwood, MO (from Kirkwood, MO: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-east of St. Charles. The neighborhoods here are a mosaic of comfortable homes, many shaded by canopies of oak and maple that turn a fiery spectacle each autumn. During the summer months, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of freshly cut grass and distant barbecues, a familiar perfume that marks the easy pace of life. Evenings bring a particular stillness, a quiet settling as the sun dips below the tree line, casting long, soft shadows that invite a moment of repose. The history of Westwood is interwoven with the broader development of St. Louis County, a narrative of suburban growth and evolving communities. Originally part of larger agricultural tracts, the area began to transform in the mid-20th century, embracing a vision of family-centric living and accessible amenities. While Westwood itself doesn't boast grand historical monuments, its character is shaped by the enduring presence of well-regarded public schools and a network of parks that serve as the green lungs of the locality, offering residents spaces for recreation and quiet contemplation. The local economy, driven by a blend of retail, service industries, and the professional workforce that commutes to nearby urban centers, maintains a steady hum, supporting the comfortable, unassuming existence that defines Westwood.

About This Westwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.643664, -90.439841. 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 Westwood and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Westwood includes the ZIP code (63131), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Ladue 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 Westwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.