Fairview Pennsylvania Map

About Fairview, Pennsylvania

Fairview is a locality in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairview is located at 40.9417°N, 78.9509°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16050.

Fairview lies in a valley carved by the slow, deliberate work of water, where the land rises in gentle, forested slopes toward the north and west. It lies 41.3 miles north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 1.1 miles east of Punxsutawney. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a testament to the surrounding woodlands that press close to the edges of the settled areas. Fields, a patchwork of muted greens and browns, stretch out in the gentler terrain, their contours softened by the persistent, sometimes hazy, Pennsylvania light. The character of Fairview is one of quiet persistence, a place where the trees seem to hold a patient watch over the scattering of homes and businesses that comprise its heart. The history of Fairview is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Jefferson County and the industry that once pulsed through its veins. Coal mining, though largely a memory now, left its mark on the land and the spirit of its people, a legacy that whispers in the older buildings and the weathered faces of its long-time residents. The economy, once buoyed by the extraction of subterranean riches, has found a steadier footing in small businesses and the continuing agricultural heritage, with dairy farms and timber still playing a role. The ebb and flow of life in Fairview is measured by the seasons and the quiet hum of local commerce, a deliberate pace that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the enduring natural beauty of the region.

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: 40.941731, -78.950867. 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County (Brookville), 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.