Halethorpe Maryland Map

About Halethorpe, Maryland

Halethorpe is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,000. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Halethorpe is located at 39.2398°N, 76.6802°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21227.

Halethorpe exists as a quiet junction of Maryland’s rolling terrain, where the land begins its gentle tilt toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 2.6 miles north-east of Elkridge, MD (from Elkridge, MD: bearing 43°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-west of Baltimore. The landscape here is a mosaic of suburban development, punctuated by pockets of mature woodland and the occasional open field, remnants of its agricultural past. Streets, lined with a mix of older ranch homes and more contemporary dwellings, wind through neighborhoods that share the air with the faint hum of distant highway traffic. The sky above Halethorpe often carries a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, when long shadows begin to stretch across manicured lawns and the air takes on a certain stillness before the evening’s activities commence. The history of Halethorpe is deeply entwined with the broader development of Baltimore County, evolving from farmland into a residential hub that serves the needs of commuters and local workers alike. Its economy, once anchored by agricultural pursuits and later by light industry and rail-related businesses, now reflects a more diversified character, with many residents finding employment in the surrounding urban centers. The presence of the nearby Patapsco Valley State Park offers a natural counterpoint to the built environment, providing opportunities for recreation and a chance to connect with the region’s ecological heritage. This blend of suburban convenience and accessible natural beauty defines the distinct character of Halethorpe.

About This Halethorpe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Halethorpe, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.239829, -76.680247. 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 Halethorpe and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Halethorpe includes the ZIP code (21227), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), 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 Halethorpe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.