Fallston Maryland Map

About Fallston, Maryland

Fallston is a locality in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 10,013. The population density is 274.6 people per km². Fallston is located at 39.5146°N, 76.4111°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21047.

Fallston sprawls across rolling terrain where the ancient, weathered stones of the Piedmont meet the gentler slopes leading toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 3.0 miles south-south-west of Bel Air North, MD (from Bel Air North, MD: bearing 193°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-south-west of Harford. Here, the land hums with a quiet persistence, its deep green mantle of mature oaks and maples catching the slanted light of late afternoon, filtering it into a softened, almost golden glow upon the winding country roads. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the fainter, sweet perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. This is a place where the horizon is often softened by a haze of humidity, a breathing space where the manicured lawns of newer homes subtly yield to the wilder, untamed edges of woodland and the occasional broad expanse of pasture. The history of Fallston is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of Harford County, a legacy still visible in the scattered remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring presence of large, open fields. For generations, tobacco and grain were the lifeblood, leaving behind a quiet resilience in the very character of the place, a sense of enduring roots. Today, while still holding onto its agrarian charm, Fallston’s economy has diversified, with residents commuting to surrounding urban centers while many local businesses cater to the needs of a growing suburban population, from family-owned hardware stores to bustling equestrian facilities. The nearby Gunpowder Falls State Park offers a natural counterpoint to the residential development, its trails and waterways a constant reminder of the enduring wildness that underpins the cultivated landscape of Fallston.

About This Fallston Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fallston, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fallston and Harford County.

Detailed location data for Fallston includes the ZIP code (21047), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Harford County (Bel Air), and school district assignment (Harford County Public Schools). 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 Fallston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.