Lakewood Pennsylvania Map

About Lakewood, Pennsylvania

Lakewood is a locality in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Lakewood is located at 42.0920°N, 80.1737°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18439.

Lakewood breathes a quiet existence along the shores of a vast, shimmering expanse, its terrain gently sloping towards the water. It lies 1.6 miles north-north-west of Millcreek, PA (from Millcreek, PA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-south-west of Erie. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, briny tang, a constant reminder of the Great Lake that shapes its character. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional weathered fence post. The landscape is a study in soft greens and muted blues, punctuated by the stoic grey of weathered shingles and the occasional vibrant splash of a well-tended flowerbed. The history of Lakewood is intertwined with the ebb and flow of Erie's maritime past. For generations, its economy was fueled by the industries that thrived along the waterfront – shipping, shipbuilding, and the processing of goods that passed through the bustling port. Evidence of this industrial heritage can still be found in the sturdy, brick buildings that line some of the older streets, their facades bearing the marks of a time when steam whistles and the clang of metal were the dominant sounds. Today, while the heavy industry has largely receded, a sense of industriousness persists, evident in the careful upkeep of homes and businesses, and the quiet hum of commerce that sustains Lakewood's present. The presence of Presque Isle State Park, a natural marvel of sandy beaches and windswept dunes, offers a constant counterpoint to the town's built environment, drawing visitors and residents alike to its shores for recreation and quiet contemplation.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakewood, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.092002, -80.173673. 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 Lakewood and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (16505), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Erie County (Erie), and school district assignment. 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 Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.