Glenshaw Pennsylvania Map

About Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Glenshaw is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,139. The population density is 1135.9 people per km². Glenshaw is located at 40.5328°N, 79.9676°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15116.

Glenshaw unfolds as a study in gentle slopes and winding streets, a place where the Allegheny River’s influence is felt in the low-lying areas and the higher ground offers expansive views. It lies 4.9 miles south-east of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 146°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-north-east of Pittsburgh. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the distant hum of traffic, a constant reminder of its connection to the wider world. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, line sidewalks and shade weathered brick homes, their leaves rustling a quiet chorus in the breeze. The terrain itself, a series of low ridges and shallow valleys, dictates the flow of neighborhoods, creating pockets of quiet residential streets that spill into more active commercial strips. The quality of light in late afternoon, a soft, diffused gold, often settles over the rooftops, lending a temporary, almost nostalgic glow to the ordinary. This corner of Allegheny County carries the imprint of its industrial past, a legacy of steel and manufacturing that once powered its growth. While those heavy industries have largely receded, the spirit of industry persists in smaller businesses and the enduring resilience of its residents. The local economy now leans towards service industries and retail, with a steady stream of commuters heading out to Pittsburgh each day. Historically, Glenshaw has been a place for families to put down roots, a community built on steady work and neighborly connection, and that sense of groundedness still defines its character. The local parks, with their playgrounds and picnic areas, serve as informal gathering spots, echoing the quiet traditions of a place that values the simple, enduring rhythms of everyday life.

About This Glenshaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.532846, -79.967554. 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 Glenshaw and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Glenshaw includes the ZIP code (15116), 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 Glenshaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.