Plum Pennsylvania Map

About Plum, Pennsylvania

Plum is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 26,723. The population density is 363.2 people per km². Plum is located at 40.5003°N, 79.7495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15139.

Plum unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape softened by time and the persistent embrace of eastern deciduous forests. It lies 4.7 miles east of Penn Hills, PA (from Penn Hills, PA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-north-east of Monroeville. The terrain here, a mosaic of gently sloping terrain and broader valleys, is punctuated by meandering creeks that whisper through the woodlands, their waters catching the dappled sunlight that filters through the leafy canopy. The air, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that clings to the very stone of the old farmhouses and the weathered wood of fences. Dusk paints the western sky with streaks of bruised violet and fading gold, a quiet spectacle that settles over Plum like a comforting shroud. The history of Plum is written in the gradual clearing of land, the persistence of farming communities that once dominated its fields before the quiet expansion of suburban life. While the echoes of coal mining and industrial might from neighboring regions are felt more than seen, Plum has largely cultivated its own identity, a blend of rural tranquility and accessible suburban convenience. Its economy, once tethered to the land, now thrives on a diversified base, with residents commuting to larger employment centers while cherishing the distinct character of their home. Noteworthy among its features are the numerous parks and green spaces, testament to a community that values open vistas and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the hurried pulse of the wider world.

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

Detailed location data for Plum includes the ZIP code (15239), 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 (Plum Borough 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 Plum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.