East Vandergrift Pennsylvania Map

About East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania

East Vandergrift is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 631. The population density is 1631.4 people per km². East Vandergrift is located at 40.5981°N, 79.5612°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15629.

East Vandergrift rests in a valley carved by the Kiski River, its landscape a gentle sweep of hills that cradle the town. It lies 12.0 miles north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east of Allegheny Township. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, almost tangible humidity, a remnant of the river’s breath and the thick green canopy that spills down from the surrounding slopes. Older homes, with their sturdy porches and well-tended gardens, seem to lean into the hillside, their windows reflecting the passing clouds. The terrain is a study in contrasts: the broad, slow-moving river at its feet and the steeper, wooded inclines that rise on either side, creating a sense of both enclosure and expansive, sky-filled views when one crests a rise. The history of East Vandergrift is deeply entwined with the steel and coal that once fueled this region. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the blast furnaces and the subterranean darkness of the mines, a legacy that still whispers in the sturdy, brick architecture of its older buildings and the resilience of its people. While those industries have largely receded, a different kind of industriousness persists, a quiet commitment to community and the steady hum of local businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents. The Kiski River, though no longer a highway for barges, remains a constant presence, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and offering a timeless backdrop to the unfolding lives of East Vandergrift.

About This East Vandergrift Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.598121, -79.561156. 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 East Vandergrift and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for East Vandergrift includes the ZIP code (15629), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Westmoreland County (Greensburg), and school district assignment (Kiski Area 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 East Vandergrift is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.