Highland Park Pennsylvania Map

About Highland Park, Pennsylvania

Highland Park is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Highland Park is located at 39.9654°N, 75.2716°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17009.

Highland Park unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the gentle slopes cradle a network of residential streets and verdant parklands. It lies 1.7 miles north-east of Drexel Hill, PA (from Drexel Hill, PA: bearing 41°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west of Philadelphia. The air here carries the clean scent of deciduous foliage, a testament to the mature trees that line sidewalks and punctuate the open lawns, their leaves catching the afternoon sun in a vibrant display of greens and golds. Neighborhoods are a mosaic of architectural styles, from sturdy brick colonials to more modern designs, all contributing to a sense of established, comfortable living. Beyond the manicured lawns, the land subtly shifts, hinting at the underlying geology, a quiet strength beneath the surface of everyday life. The history of Highland Park is interwoven with the broader development of the region, a narrative shaped by industry and evolving suburban aspirations. Originally part of larger agricultural tracts, the area saw significant growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as proximity to burgeoning industrial centers became a desirable advantage. Local businesses, though varied in their current forms, have long sustained the economic pulse of Highland Park, reflecting a resilience and adaptability characteristic of its inhabitants. The presence of well-regarded educational institutions nearby influences the intellectual atmosphere, fostering a community that values learning and progress. This enduring spirit, a quiet hum of activity and shared history, defines the unique character of Highland Park.

About This Highland Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland Park, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.96539, -75.271573. 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 Highland Park and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Highland Park includes the ZIP code (17044), 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 (Mifflin County 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 Highland Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.