Parma Michigan Map

About Parma, Michigan

Parma is a locality in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 624. The population density is 240.1 people per km². Parma is located at 42.2584°N, 84.5997°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49269.

Parma rests in a landscape where the land itself seems to sigh, a gentle rolling terrain of fertile fields that stretch toward horizons softened by distance. It lies 10.2 miles west of Jackson, MI (from Jackson, MI: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Summit Township. Here, the soil, a rich, dark loam, yields generously to the farmer's plow, supporting a mosaic of corn, soybeans, and the occasional patch of verdant pasture. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and distant blossoms, and the quiet hum of insects is a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the day. Scattered oak and maple trees, their branches reaching with a patient grace, offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling secrets to the passing breeze. The history of Parma is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. Like many communities of its kind, Parma’s roots are deeply entwined with the fertile earth, its economy historically driven by the bounty of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and open space, established a way of life that has, for the most part, endured. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the town has also seen the subtle shifts of modern commerce, with small businesses catering to the needs of its residents. The character of Parma is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbors know each other’s names and the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons, not the clock.

About This Parma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parma, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.258371, -84.599688. 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 Parma and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Parma includes the ZIP code (49269), telephone area code (269), county seat of Jackson County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Western School District). 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 Parma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.