Salisbury Maryland Map

About Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury is a locality in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 76,593. The population density is 924.7 people per km². Salisbury is located at 38.3607°N, 75.5994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21804.

Salisbury lies at the confluence of gentle waterways, a place where the Wicomico River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, breathes its brackish air into the surrounding landscape. It lies 16.6 miles north-north-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 327°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north-north-east of Fruitland. The terrain here is a subtle mosaic of flatlands and low-lying fields, often slicked with the moisture drawn from the nearby marshes, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of salt and ripening corn. Cypress trees, their knees like ancient knuckles, punctuate the water's edge, and the sky above, a vast, pale blue canvas, seems to hold the very essence of the Eastern Shore's quietude. Even in the midday sun, a certain muted luminescence seems to emanate from the soil, a soft glow that hints at the fertile depths beneath. The history of Salisbury is a story etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the steady, persistent hum of its economy and the enduring spirit of its people. Founded as a trading post, Salisbury’s fortunes have long been tied to the bounty of the land and sea, its early prosperity built on timber, agriculture, and the Chesapeake’s rich harvests. Today, that legacy continues, with poultry farming and agribusiness forming the backbone of the local economy, a testament to the enduring connection between Salisbury and its fertile surroundings. The presence of Salisbury University adds a vibrant intellectual current, its students and faculty bringing a youthful energy that mingles with the seasoned resilience of a place that has seen generations come and go, each leaving their quiet mark on the character of this Eastern Shore jewel.

About This Salisbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salisbury, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.360674, -75.599369. 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 Salisbury and Wicomico County.

Detailed location data for Salisbury includes the ZIP code (21801), 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 Salisbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.