Parsonsburg Maryland Map

About Parsonsburg, Maryland

Parsonsburg is a locality in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 166. The population density is 50.2 people per km². Parsonsburg is located at 38.3876°N, 75.4710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21849.

Parsonsburg lies in a gentle embrace of the Delmarva Peninsula's fertile lowlands, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn. It lies 7.2 miles east-north-east of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 75°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of Fruitland. The landscape unfolds in broad, sun-drenched fields, punctuated by stands of pine and oak that rustle with the passing breeze, their shadows stretching long across the flat terrain as the day wanes. Wicomico Creek meanders through the vicinity, its slow, dark waters reflecting the sky, a quiet artery in this agricultural heartland, and the very stillness of the place seems to amplify the distant calls of unseen birds. Life here moves with a deliberate, almost measured cadence, attuned to the cycles of planting and harvest that have shaped generations. The history of Parsonsburg is deeply rooted in the cultivation of the land, a legacy evident in the enduring farms that dot the countryside, many of them passed down through families for a century or more. The local economy, though diversified by modern standards, still draws strength from its agricultural heritage, with crops like soybeans and poultry playing significant roles, their presence felt in the steady flow of transport along the county roads. While the grand narratives of major historical events may not be emblazoned on its streets, Parsonsburg holds its own quiet dignity, a place where the past is not a relic but a living continuation, woven into the fabric of everyday existence, and the subtle glow of twilight over the fields offers a timeless beauty.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parsonsburg, 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 Parsonsburg and Wicomico County.

Detailed location data for Parsonsburg includes the ZIP code (21849), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Wicomico County (Salisbury), and school district assignment (Wicomico 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 Parsonsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.