Pekin Ohio Map

About Pekin, Ohio

Pekin is a locality in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. Pekin is located at 40.4287°N, 80.6623°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44657.

Pekin, a scatter of homes and fields, claims its quiet corner in Jefferson County, Ohio. It lies 25.4 miles north of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 7°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west of Weirton. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent green of summer and the stark charcoal of winter, define the horizon, their slopes often yielding to the straight, determined lines of agricultural plots. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a tangible presence that clings to the low-lying valleys and the dense clusters of trees that edge the farmland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded sky, has a certain diffused quality, painting the landscape in muted golds and soft greys, and the silence, when it descends, is a profound thing, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rumble of a passing truck on a county road. The story of Pekin is one of modest beginnings and enduring labor, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life. Once, the coal seams beneath these hills hummed with the energy of industry, a subterranean network that fueled a more boisterous era, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a quiet understanding of hard work. Today, the economy is largely tied to the soil, with farms producing crops and livestock, their cycles a constant reminder of the earth's bounty and its demands. The distinctive character of Pekin is not found in grand monuments, but in the steadfastness of its people, the weathered barns that stand as silent sentinels, and the way the late afternoon light catches the dust motes dancing in the air above a freshly plowed field.

About This Pekin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pekin, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.428678, -80.662298. 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 Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Pekin includes the ZIP code (43952), telephone area code (513, 330), county seat of Jefferson County (Steubenville), and school district assignment (Minerva Local 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 Pekin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.