Joppa Maryland Map

About Joppa, Maryland

Joppa is a locality in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 12,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Joppa is located at 39.4337°N, 76.3577°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21085.

Joppa rises from the rolling terrain of Harford County, a place where the land gently slopes towards the Chesapeake Bay's broad embrace. It lies 5.4 miles south-south-west of Bel Air South, MD (from Bel Air South, MD: bearing 196°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Middle River. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and damp earth, especially in the early mornings when mist often clings to the low-lying fields, blurring the edges of distant trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through, casts a pale, almost ethereal glow on the scattered farmsteads and the occasional cluster of homes, highlighting the quiet diligence of the landscape. The occasional call of a heron or the distant drone of a tractor forms the soundtrack to this unassuming corner of Maryland, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. The history of Joppa is as layered as the rich soil that defines its agricultural heritage. Once a bustling port in the colonial era, it played a significant role in the region's early economy, with ships once navigating its waters laden with goods. Though the grander ambitions of its founding have long since softened into the present, a subtle undercurrent of that past remains, visible in the sturdy, weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Today, the local economy is largely tied to agriculture and the smaller businesses that serve the surrounding countryside, a quiet continuation of the land's bounty. The proximity to larger waterways, including the Bush River, still draws those who appreciate the gentle draw of the Bay, a constant reminder of Joppa's enduring connection to the water.

About This Joppa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Joppa, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.433719, -76.357737. 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 Joppa and Harford County.

Detailed location data for Joppa includes the ZIP code (21085), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Harford County (Bel Air), 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 Joppa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.