Houston Pennsylvania Map

About Houston, Pennsylvania

Houston is a locality in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,313. The population density is 1145.5 people per km². Houston is located at 40.2465°N, 80.2114°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15317.

Houston, a quiet hum beneath the vast Pennsylvania sky, sits nestled among rolling hills that cradle the land in gentle swells. It lies 10.7 miles west-south-west of Bethel Park, PA (from Bethel Park, PA: bearing 238°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of South Fayette. The terrain, a mosaic of cultivated fields and woodlands, whispers of a place where the earth is worked and respected. Trees, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of greens and golds depending on the season, stand sentinel over the landscape, their branches reaching towards the sun like silent prayers. The air here carries the clean scent of soil after rain, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin and lingers in the memory. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, blurring the edges of the world and lending a dreamlike quality to the familiar contours of the land. The history of Houston is deeply entwined with the bounty of the earth, a legacy of agricultural enterprise that shaped its early character. Coal mining, a more recent but significant chapter, left its mark on the topography and the spirit of the place, its echoes still resonating in the collective memory. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to its roots, with small businesses and family farms forming the backbone of community life. The rhythm of Houston is one of measured progress, a steady beat that reflects the enduring spirit of its people. This is a place where the past informs the present, and where the simple beauty of the natural world continues to inspire.

About This Houston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Houston, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.246459, -80.211447. 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 Houston and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Houston includes the ZIP code (15342), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Washington County (Washington), and school district assignment (Chartiers-Houston 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 Houston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.