Knoxville Pennsylvania Map

About Knoxville, Pennsylvania

Knoxville is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Knoxville is located at 40.4198°N, 79.9948°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16928.

Knoxville rests in a fold of southwestern Pennsylvania, where hills rise and fall with the enduring grace of ancient earth. It lies 1.4 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA (from Pittsburgh, PA: bearing 178°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Penn Hills. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a place where oak and maple trees cling to the slopes, their branches often heavy with the mist that drifts in from the Ohio River valley. Small creeks, sometimes no more than a whisper of moving water, thread through the hollows, their banks softened by ferns and the fallen leaves of seasons past. The air carries the scent of damp soil and pine, especially after a rain, and the sky often hangs a soft, pearly grey, lending a quiet, introspective character to the landscape. The streets of Knoxville themselves follow the contours of the land, winding and climbing, offering glimpses of modest homes with well-tended gardens, each a small, personal testament to the lives lived within them. The story of Knoxville is bound to the industrious spirit that has long defined this region. Coal once flowed from the hillsides, fueling furnaces and shaping the fortunes of the communities that sprang up around the mines. Though the seams have long since been worked out, the echoes of that era remain in the sturdy, brick buildings and the enduring work ethic of its residents. The local economy now leans towards a more diversified approach, with small businesses and service industries providing livelihoods, a subtle shift from the raw extraction of the past. The proximity to larger urban centers offers both connection and a sense of distinct identity, allowing Knoxville to maintain its own quiet pace, a place where neighbors still recognize each other on the street and the rhythm of daily life feels grounded and unhurried.

About This Knoxville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knoxville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.419792, -79.994775. 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 Knoxville and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Knoxville includes the ZIP code (15210), 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 (Northern Tioga 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 Knoxville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.