Union Pennsylvania Map

About Union, Pennsylvania

Union is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,984. Union is located at 39.8409°N, 76.0605°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17536.

Union lies in the heart of Lancaster County's rolling countryside, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 10.6 miles north-north-west of Calvert, MD (from Calvert, MD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-west of Oxford. The terrain here is a gentle mosaic of fertile fields, their rich, dark soil promising bounty, broken by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade in the summer and a fiery spectacle in the autumn. Creeks, small but persistent, thread their way through the landscape, their banks often lined with the soft green of ferns and moss, carrying the slow, steady pulse of water. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of turned earth and growing things, a perfume that speaks of generations who have worked this land. The houses, often painted in muted, earthy tones, seem to grow organically from the landscape, their porches and windows reflecting the soft, diffused light that filters through the often-cloudy Pennsylvania sky. The history of Union is etched in the very contours of its fields, a legacy of agrarian life that continues to define its character. For centuries, this land has been shaped by the hands of farmers, their diligence evident in the orderly rows of corn and soybeans that stretch across the hillsides. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and workshops contributing to the steady hum of activity. It’s a place where time seems to flow at a more deliberate pace, allowing for the cultivation of both crops and community. The local schoolhouse, a sturdy brick building, remains a focal point, a testament to the enduring value placed on education and shared experience. In Union, the past is not a distant memory but a living presence, woven into the fabric of everyday life, felt in the quiet strength of its people and the enduring productivity of its soil.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.840939, -76.060506. 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 Union and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (17536), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment. 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.