Parker Florida Map

About Parker, Florida

Parker is a locality in Bay County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,509. The population density is 880.3 people per km². Parker is located at 30.1310°N, 85.6033°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32404.

Parker breathes a humid, salt-kissed air, a place where the land gently unfurls towards the shimmering expanse of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 3.9 miles east-south-east of Panama City, FL (from Panama City, FL: bearing 119°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-east of Lynn Haven. Pine forests, their needles a soft rustle in the breeze, give way to the low-lying coastal plains, dotted with the occasional cypress knee rising from brackish marshes. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar golden quality, bathing the scrub oaks and palmettos in a warm, hazy glow. The waterways are a constant presence, creeks and bayous winding like silver threads through the landscape, carrying the scent of damp earth and unseen aquatic life. This stretch of Bay County has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of the water and the bounty it provides. Historically, fishing and timber have been the lifeblood of Parker, industries that still persist, though often in a more modern guise. The proximity to the larger port city of Panama City has influenced its development, drawing a steady stream of residents seeking a quieter, more natural setting without sacrificing access to amenities. The character of Parker is one of unpretentious resilience, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated more by the changing tides and the seasons than by the clamor of hurried progress.

About This Parker Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parker, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.131035, -85.60326. 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 Parker and Bay County.

Detailed location data for Parker includes the ZIP code (32404), telephone area code (850), county seat of Bay County (Panama City), and school district assignment (Bay County 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 Parker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.