Pleasant Hills Pennsylvania Map

About Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania

Pleasant Hills is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,399. The population density is 1171.3 people per km². Pleasant Hills is located at 40.3356°N, 79.9606°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15236.

Pleasant Hills unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rolling terrain of southwestern Pennsylvania, a place where the earth seems to breathe in gentle swells and dips. It lies 4.2 miles east of Bethel Park, PA (from Bethel Park, PA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-east of Pittsburgh. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, cast a shifting mosaic of shade and light upon the winding roads. The air here carries a particular crispness, especially in the autumn, a scent of damp leaves and distant woodsmoke that hints at the changing seasons. Even on the most ordinary days, there's a quiet dignity to the way the houses are situated, their porches and gardens speaking of lives lived with a steady, unhurried cadence. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, seems to hold a deep memory of things past, absorbing the sunlight and giving back a verdant, enduring beauty. The history of Pleasant Hills is intertwined with the industrial vigor of Allegheny County, a legacy that echoes in the enduring spirit of its residents. While the sprawling steel mills that once defined the region have largely faded, their influence remains, a subtle undertone in the character of the place. The local economy, now more diversified, still benefits from the strong work ethic forged in those earlier times. Pleasant Hills itself, with its well-kept neighborhoods and community parks, represents a desire for a balanced life, a place where families can thrive away from the immediate bustle of the city, yet still feel connected to its opportunities. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, are vital arteries, reflecting the sky and offering quiet moments of contemplation amidst the everyday flow of life.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Pleasant Hills includes the ZIP code (17061), 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 (West Jefferson Hills 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 Pleasant Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.