Westwood Pennsylvania Map

About Westwood, Pennsylvania

Westwood is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Westwood is located at 40.4292°N, 80.0398°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15906.

Westwood unfolds across a landscape shaped by the ancient push and pull of geology, its terrain a gentle rolling of hills that seem to sigh rather than rise, cloaked in the verdant hues of deciduous forests that catch the sun in shifting patterns. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Pittsburgh, PA (from Pittsburgh, PA: bearing 251°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north of Mount Lebanon. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and pine needles that clings to the very stones. Streets wind with a quiet intention, lined by homes that speak of lives lived, some with porches that invite lingering and others with gardens that spill over with the bright, determined life of summer blooms. It is a place where the sky feels vast and accessible, a canvas for the slow, deliberate march of clouds, and where the quiet hum of cicadas in the warmer months forms a constant, natural soundtrack. The story of Westwood is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative etched not in grand pronouncements but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring legacy of industry. Once, the echoes of mining pickaxes might have reverberated through these hills, a testament to the hard-won livelihoods that once sustained the region, leaving behind a subtle, almost imperceptible richness in the soil. Today, Westwood’s economy has diversified, drawing strength from its proximity to larger centers while cultivating its own distinct character, a blend of small-town charm and pragmatic enterprise. The presence of educational institutions, like the nearby universities, infuses the local rhythm with a youthful energy, a constant influx of new ideas and aspirations that mingle with the deep-rooted traditions of the long-time residents, creating a dynamic, living history that continues to unfold with each passing season.

About This Westwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.429236, -80.039776. 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 Westwood and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Westwood includes the ZIP code (19320), 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 (Coatesville 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 Westwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.