Lower Burrell Pennsylvania Map

About Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Lower Burrell is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 11,633. The population density is 399.4 people per km². Lower Burrell is located at 40.5531°N, 79.7573°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15068.

Lower Burrell rises gently from the undulating terrain of Westmoreland County, a patchwork of residential neighborhoods interspersed with pockets of mature woodland. It lies 3.7 miles north of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-east of Penn Hills. Streets here follow the contours of the land, their asphalt surfaces softened by the emerald shimmer of summer grass or the stark white of winter frost. The air, especially during the hushed transitions of dawn and dusk, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant hum of suburban life. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, casts long, buttery shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the sturdy brick facades of homes, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday landscape. The story of Lower Burrell is deeply entwined with the industrial heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania, a legacy that once fueled its growth and continues to shape its character. For generations, coal mines and steel mills were the lifeblood of the region, their towering structures and ceaseless activity a defining feature of the local economy. Though those days of heavy industry have largely receded, the echoes remain in the resilient spirit of its residents and in the very bones of the land, which bears the subtle imprint of past endeavors. Today, Lower Burrell thrives as a residential hub, its commerce leaning towards service industries and retail, supporting a community that values its established neighborhoods and the enduring connections forged over time.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lower Burrell and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Lower Burrell includes the ZIP code (15068), 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 (Burrell 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 Lower Burrell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.