Parma Ohio Map

About Parma, Ohio

Parma is a locality in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 79,870. The population density is 1545.2 people per km². Parma is located at 41.4048°N, 81.7229°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44134.

Parma, Ohio, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, broad slopes that gradually descend towards the broad, slow-moving waters of the Cuyahoga River. It lies 6.1 miles west of Garfield Heights, OH (from Garfield Heights, OH: bearing 262°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Cleveland. Here, the air carries the clean, sometimes sharp scent of pine from well-established neighborhoods, mingling with the softer, earthier fragrance of well-tended lawns and the distant, faint hum of traffic. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching wide like welcoming arms, cast intricate patterns of shade on sidewalks and driveways, especially in the late afternoon when the sunlight slants low, painting the brick facades of homes in warm, ochre hues. The terrain itself, devoid of dramatic peaks or deep valleys, suggests a history of patient settlement, a place where human endeavor has smoothed and shaped the land rather than imposing itself upon it. The story of Parma is deeply entwined with the industrial pulse of Northeast Ohio, its growth spurred by the manufacturing boom that once defined the region. While heavy industry has receded, leaving behind the ghost of factories and the echoes of a bygone era, the spirit of industriousness endures in the resilient local economy, now diversified with retail centers and a growing service sector. Parma’s identity is also marked by its significant Polish heritage, a legacy that imbues the community with a distinctive cultural character, evident in its churches, its festivals, and the enduring warmth of its people, who have cultivated a strong sense of neighborliness. The city’s sprawling residential areas, punctuated by well-maintained parks and the presence of educational institutions, offer a sense of settled stability, a place where the everyday rhythm of life moves with a comfortable, deliberate cadence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parma, Ohio 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 Parma and Cuyahoga County.

Detailed location data for Parma includes the ZIP code (44129), telephone area code (216), county seat of Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (Parma City 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.