Castle Shannon Pennsylvania Map

About Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania

Castle Shannon is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,209. The population density is 1990.5 people per km². Castle Shannon is located at 40.3648°N, 80.0223°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15234.

Castle Shannon rises from the rolling terrain of Allegheny County, its character shaped by the very contours of the land. It lies 1.6 miles east-north-east of Mount Lebanon, PA (from Mount Lebanon, PA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-south-west of Pittsburgh. The streets here, often following the natural dips and rises, wind through neighborhoods where mature trees cast a dappled shade, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper of the past. Above, the sky often holds a particular clarity, a clean, sharp blue that can feel vast and encompassing, especially when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon in hues of softened amber and rose. This is a place where the landscape itself feels like a quiet participant, its slopes and hollows dictating the flow of life, imbuing the air with a sense of grounded resilience. The foundations of Castle Shannon are deeply rooted in the industrial past of this region, a legacy of coal mining that once pulsed beneath its surface. These subterranean veins, now long dormant, left an indelible mark on the town's development, influencing its early growth and the very spirit of its people, who understood the hard work and the earth’s offerings. The local economy has since diversified, shifting from the deep seams of coal to the surface-level commerce and services that sustain its present-day residents. While the grand estates and sprawling mansions of earlier eras might be less prevalent, the enduring sense of community, fostered by generations who have called Castle Shannon home, remains a distinctive and valuable asset, a quiet strength that continues to define its unique character.

About This Castle Shannon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.364792, -80.022275. 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 Castle Shannon and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Castle Shannon includes the ZIP code (15234), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and school district assignment (Keystone Oaks 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 Castle Shannon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.