Sewickley Heights Pennsylvania Map

About Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania

Sewickley Heights is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 690. The population density is 39.3 people per km². Sewickley Heights is located at 40.5567°N, 80.1631°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15143.

Sewickley Heights unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant expanse where mature trees, some ancient sentinels of the land, cast dappled shadows over winding lanes. It lies 7.9 miles west-south-west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 252°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-south-west of Franklin Park. The air here, particularly in the early morning mist that often clings to the valleys, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a refreshing balm against the clamor of busier places. The terrain itself is a gentle, undulating canvas, with broad lawns giving way to well-tended gardens, and the occasional glimpse of stately homes peeking through the foliage. It is a landscape that invites contemplation, a place where the rustle of leaves can seem to hold the whispers of forgotten stories. The history of Sewickley Heights is deeply entwined with the industrial might that once fueled the broader region, its prosperity built on the fortunes of coal and steel. Many of the grand estates that grace its hillsides were established by industrialists and financiers seeking refuge from the gritty realities of their enterprises, creating an enclave of refined living. The local economy, while no longer dominated by heavy industry, still reflects this legacy, with a continued emphasis on professional services and a strong appreciation for the preservation of its architectural heritage. Sewickley Heights retains a distinct character, a quiet dignity that speaks to generations who have found solace and beauty in its elevated embrace, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather gracefully integrated into the present.

About This Sewickley Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.556734, -80.163114. 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 Sewickley Heights and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Sewickley Heights includes the ZIP code (15143), 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 (Quaker Valley 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 Sewickley Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.