Harrison City Pennsylvania Map

About Harrison City, Pennsylvania

Harrison City is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 96. The population density is 412.8 people per km². Harrison City is located at 40.3542°N, 79.6484°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15636.

Harrison City unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and wind. It lies 4.6 miles east-north-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 69°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-south-east of Monroeville. The hills here do not rise with dramatic pronouncements but rather swell and recede, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous trees that blush with seasonal fervor. Fields, once tilled and now returning to a wilder state, stitch together the gentle slopes, and the air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain, a subtle perfume of damp soil and verdant growth. The sky often hangs a vast, soft canvas, its muted blues and grays reflecting the quiet resilience of this Western Pennsylvania place. The history of Harrison City is bound to the earth and its bounty, a story whispered by the echoes of coal seams and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of industry, the deep veins of coal that fueled the nation now largely silent, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy brick homes and a quiet determination. The local economy, once dominated by heavy industry, has shifted, finding new footing in smaller enterprises and the steady pulse of daily life that defines Harrison City. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather informs the present, a palpable presence in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring sense of community that permeates its streets.

About This Harrison City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrison City, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.354236, -79.648376. 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 Harrison City and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Harrison City includes the ZIP code (15644), 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 (Penn-Trafford 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 Harrison City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.