West Fairview Pennsylvania Map

About West Fairview, Pennsylvania

West Fairview is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,208. The population density is 1826.8 people per km². West Fairview is located at 40.2751°N, 76.9155°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17025.

West Fairview unfolds along the Susquehanna River's western bank, a landscape shaped by broad, fertile plains that gently slope towards the water. It lies 1.6 miles west of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-south-west of Lower Paxton. Rolling hills, cloaked in the emerald of summer foliage or the stark browns and grays of winter, rise in the distance, their contours softened by the humid air that often hangs heavy. The river itself, a wide, unhurried artery, dictates the very breath of the place, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky—from the sharp, crystalline blue of a clear day to the bruised purples and oranges of an approaching storm. Here, the earth feels substantial, a dark, rich loam that has yielded its bounty for generations, and the light at dusk, when it catches the river mist, possesses a peculiar, almost ethereal quality, painting the familiar scene with a transient, golden hue. The history of West Fairview is deeply entwined with the river and the rich agricultural land it nourishes. Early settlers recognized the fertile soil, and farming has remained a cornerstone of its economy, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. Later, the arrival of the railroad brought industry, and the echoes of its manufacturing past can still be heard in the quiet hum of businesses that continue to operate, serving the surrounding agricultural communities and the broader region. While no single towering landmark defines West Fairview, its character is evident in the sturdy, unpretentious homes, the friendly greetings exchanged on the street, and the palpable sense of continuity that flows through its everyday life, much like the constant presence of the Susquehanna.

About This West Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Fairview, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.275089, -76.91553. 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 West Fairview and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for West Fairview includes the ZIP code (17025), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cumberland County (Carlisle), and school district assignment (East Pennsboro Area 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 West Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.