Fairview Pennsylvania Map

About Fairview, Pennsylvania

Fairview is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairview is located at 39.8718°N, 75.3446°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16050.

Fairview unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a gentle topography shaped by ancient geological forces and softened by the verdant embrace of Pennsylvania's temperate climate. It lies 1.6 miles north-north-east of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-west of Upper Darby. The land here is a mosaic of well-tended fields and wooded enclaves, where the subtle shift of seasons paints the scenery in broad, expressive strokes, from the sharp greens of spring to the muted golds of autumn. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, warm shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the stone farmhouses and stately oaks that dot the countryside. The air itself carries a distinctive freshness, a blend of damp earth after a rain and the distant, sweet scent of mown hay. The history of Fairview is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Delaware County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of its farms and the careful preservation of its rural character. For generations, the fertile soil sustained a thriving agrarian economy, and while modern development has introduced new facets, the echoes of that past remain, whispering from weathered barns and the names of roads that recall pioneering families. This deep-rooted connection to the land continues to inform the local character, fostering a sense of continuity and a quiet pride in its enduring traditions. The distinctive charm of Fairview lies not in grand monuments, but in the understated beauty of its everyday scenes, the unhurried pace of life, and the enduring sense of place that permeates its rolling fields and quiet lanes.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.871779, -75.344634. 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 Fairview and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (17866), 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 (Fairview 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.