Wildwood Pennsylvania Map

About Wildwood, Pennsylvania

Wildwood is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Wildwood is located at 40.5942°N, 79.9701°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15091.

Wildwood rests in a hollow of rolling hills, where the earth buckles and folds, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped this corner of Allegheny County. It lies 2.6 miles east of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of Penn Hills. The landscape here is a patchwork of dense woodlands and open fields, threaded by narrow, winding roads that seem to follow the contours of the land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the damp, rich soil and the persistent green of ferns and moss. The air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a quiet perfume that clings to the skin, especially after a rain. In the distance, the gentle rise and fall of the terrain creates a sense of enclosure, a protected pocket where life unfolds at its own measured pace. The history of Wildwood is etched into its very bones, a story of industry and resilience. Once, the hillsides buzzed with the echoes of coal mining, a hard-won livelihood that shaped the character of the region and its people. Though the mines are long silent, the legacy remains, a subtle undercurrent in the local identity. Today, Wildwood's economy is more varied, a blend of small businesses and commuters finding a quieter life away from the urban sprawl. The local school serves as a focal point, a place where generations have learned and grown, and where the enduring spirit of Wildwood continues to thrive.

About This Wildwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wildwood, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.594234, -79.970055. 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 Wildwood and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Wildwood includes the ZIP code (15044), 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. 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 Wildwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.