Parsippany New Jersey Map

About Parsippany, New Jersey

Parsippany is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 21,345. The population density is 1387.2 people per km². Parsippany is located at 40.8579°N, 74.4260°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7054.

Parsippany unfolds across a terrain of rolling hills and broad, sun-drenched meadows, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of ancient glaciers. It lies 7.2 miles north-west of Livingston, NJ (from Livingston, NJ: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-north-west of Essex. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of mown grass and the distant hum of industry, a subtle counterpoint to the quiet residential streets. Along the winding roads, mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, cast dappled shadows that shift and lengthen as the day progresses, lending a sense of timelessness to the suburban sprawl. Here and there, the glint of water can be seen, remnants of glacial activity forming small lakes and ponds that mirror the changing hues of the sky, offering pockets of serene beauty amidst the orderly development. The history of Parsippany is etched not in grand monuments but in the layered development of its land, from its agrarian roots to its present-day role as a hub for commerce and innovation. Once a landscape dotted with farms and orchards, its fertile soil has yielded to a more complex economy, now home to a significant corporate presence that draws talent and energy from across the region. The Lenape people were the original stewards of this land, their presence a whisper in the rustling leaves and the flowing streams that still nourish the earth. Today, Parsippany thrives on a blend of suburban comfort and economic dynamism, its character a testament to the enduring spirit of growth and adaptation that has defined it for generations.

About This Parsippany Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Parsippany, New Jersey 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 Parsippany and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Parsippany includes the ZIP code (07054), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township 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 Parsippany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.