Wildwood Missouri Map

About Wildwood, Missouri

Wildwood is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 35,133. The population density is 203.6 people per km². Wildwood is located at 38.5828°N, 90.6629°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63025.

Wildwood, Missouri, unfolds across a landscape defined by the gentle, rolling Missouri hills, a place where the land breathes softly under a wide, often cerulean sky. It lies 6.4 miles west of Ballwin, MO (from Ballwin, MO: bearing 262°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-west of Chesterfield. Deep ravines, carved by the persistent work of water over ages, punctuate the terrain, their shadowed depths hinting at cooler air even on the warmest summer days, and the broad, open fields that lie between them offer panoramic views that stretch towards distant, tree-clad ridges. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a rain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the natural world’s enduring presence. The architecture, a mix of sturdy, traditional homes and more modern constructions, seems to settle comfortably into the contours of the land, their rooftops peeking out from beneath the leafy canopies of mature oaks and maples that line the roads and dot the pastures. The history of Wildwood is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they've worked. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant natural resources, established farms and small communities that laid the groundwork for the Wildwood of today, a place where a strong agricultural heritage still resonates, even as it has diversified. While once defined by farming and quarrying, the local economy now embraces a broader spectrum, with residents commuting to larger employment centers while still cherishing the semi-rural character of their home. The presence of several significant natural areas and parks nearby, including portions of the vast Rockwoods Reservation, underscores a commitment to preserving the wild beauty that gives Wildwood its name, offering abundant opportunities for hiking, fishing, and simply enjoying the quietude of nature.

About This Wildwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wildwood, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Wildwood and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Wildwood includes the ZIP code (63038), telephone area code (816, 314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Rockwood R-VI 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 Wildwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.