North Irwin Pennsylvania Map

About North Irwin, Pennsylvania

North Irwin is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 799. The population density is 1215.7 people per km². North Irwin is located at 40.3376°N, 79.7134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15642.

North Irwin is a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet dignity. It lies 1.0 miles east-north-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-east of Monroeville. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the community, their slopes often dusted with the muted greens of late summer or the stark whites of a Pennsylvania winter. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pines, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding roads and the modest homes. It is a landscape that doesn't shout its beauty but rather whispers it, in the way sunlight catches the dew on a spider's web or the way the wind rustles through the sturdy oaks that stand as silent sentinels on the higher ground. The very texture of the land, a blend of cultivated fields and untamed woodlands, speaks of a long relationship between people and the earth, a partnership that has shaped the character of North Irwin. The history of North Irwin is deeply entwined with the industrial pulse that once thrummed through this region, echoes of which can still be felt in the sturdy brickwork of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. Once a vital hub for the coal and steel industries that fueled a nation, the economic character of North Irwin has gracefully transitioned, finding new life in smaller businesses and a growing service sector. The former industrial might has given way to a more grounded, community-focused economy, where the rhythm of daily life is less about the clang of hammers and more about the steady hum of local commerce. While grand landmarks are few, the true distinction of North Irwin lies in its enduring sense of place, a feeling of roots sunk deep into the fertile soil, a testament to generations who have called this corner of Westmoreland County home.

About This North Irwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Irwin, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.337569, -79.713378. 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 North Irwin and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for North Irwin includes the ZIP code (15642), 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 (Norwin 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 North Irwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.