Drexel Hill Pennsylvania Map

About Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Drexel Hill is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 30,451. The population density is 3623.9 people per km². Drexel Hill is located at 39.9471°N, 75.2921°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19026.

Drexel Hill rises from the rolling terrain of Delaware County, a place where the suburban sprawl begins to soften its edges against the lingering scent of damp earth and the murmur of distant traffic. It lies 1.6 miles north-west of Upper Darby, PA (from Upper Darby, PA: bearing 323°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Philadelphia. The streets here wind with a gentle, organic logic, tracing the contours of low hills that were once farmlands, now punctuated by mature trees that cast long, dappled shadows in the late afternoon sun. Residential neighborhoods, a mix of well-kept single-family homes with their tidy lawns and more established properties boasting wide front porches, speak of generations settling in. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean, green scent of cut grass and the subtle perfume of blooming magnolias, a quiet testament to the region’s temperate climate. The history of Drexel Hill is deeply entwined with the industrial past of the surrounding region, a tapestry woven from threads of early settlement and later development. It grew from a scattering of farms into a more cohesive community as transportation links improved, drawing families seeking a quieter life within reach of Philadelphia’s opportunities. The local economy, while now largely residential and service-oriented, still bears the imprint of its past, with remnants of older businesses and a general sense of enduring stability. The presence of institutions like the Community Hospital, a long-standing landmark, anchors the community, offering a sense of continuity and shared experience. The rhythm of life in Drexel Hill is one of comfortable routine, where the chime of a school bell can still be heard and neighbors often greet each other with a nod and a familiar smile, a quiet continuation of a long-established way of life.

About This Drexel Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.947057, -75.29213. 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 Drexel Hill and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Drexel Hill includes the ZIP code (19026), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Delaware County (Media), and school district assignment (Upper Darby 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 Drexel Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.