Etna Pennsylvania Map

About Etna, Pennsylvania

Etna is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,364. The population density is 1774.7 people per km². Etna is located at 40.5042°N, 79.9489°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15223.

Etna rests in a valley where the land rises in a series of slopes, the hillsides often cloaked in a persistent, verdant hue that softens the edges of the built environment. It lies 5.0 miles north-north-east of Pittsburgh, PA (from Pittsburgh, PA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Penn Hills. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a distinct coolness, a remnant of the shaded ravines and the proximity to the churning waters of the Allegheny River that defines the western edge of Etna. Residential streets climb these inclines, their modest homes clinging to the terrain, their porches offering views that stretch across the rooftops towards the distant, hazy horizons of southwestern Pennsylvania. The very character of Etna is shaped by this topography, a constant reminder of the forces that have molded its landscape. The history of Etna is deeply entwined with the industrial pulse that once throbbed through this region. For generations, the mills and foundries that lined the riverbanks were the lifeblood of the community, their smoky breath a familiar scent in the air, their rhythmic clang a constant soundtrack. Though those days of heavy manufacturing have largely receded, the echoes remain in the architecture and the proud, resilient spirit of its inhabitants. Today, Etna navigates a new economic course, with small businesses and a growing artistic presence breathing fresh life into its older structures. The river, once a conduit for industry, now offers a different kind of connection, a place for recreation and a quiet reminder of the enduring natural forces that shaped Etna.

About This Etna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Etna, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.504235, -79.948941. 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 Etna and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Etna includes the ZIP code (15223), 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 (Shaler 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 Etna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.