South Greensburg Pennsylvania Map

About South Greensburg, Pennsylvania

South Greensburg is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,446. The population density is 1287.3 people per km². South Greensburg is located at 40.2784°N, 79.5448°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15601.

South Greensburg unfolds across a series of low, rolling hills, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent sculpting of water and time. It lies 10.4 miles east-south-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 110°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south of Greensburg. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil from the nearby ravines and the exhaust of passing vehicles. Streets wind with a certain gentle inevitability, following the contours of the land rather than imposing a rigid grid. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast shifting patterns of shade on tidy lawns and older brick homes, hinting at decades of quiet growth. The character of South Greensburg is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the everyday hum of life is more pronounced than any grand pronouncements. The story of South Greensburg is deeply intertwined with the industrial heart of Westmoreland County, a legacy felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. For generations, the local economy pulsed with the rhythm of coal mining and manufacturing, echoes of which can still be perceived in the very bedrock of the community. While those days of heavy industry have largely receded, a different kind of enterprise now thrives, a mix of small businesses and service industries that keep the streets alive. The nearby Loyalhanna Creek, though sometimes overlooked, serves as a quiet, constant presence, its waters bearing witness to the changing fortunes of South Greensburg. This locality carries a distinct sense of place, a quiet pride in its past and a steady gaze toward the future, all unfolding beneath the ever-present, often dramatic Pennsylvania sky.

About This South Greensburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Greensburg, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.278403, -79.544762. 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 South Greensburg and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for South Greensburg includes the ZIP code (15601), 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 (Greensburg Salem 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 South Greensburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.