Durham Pennsylvania Map

About Durham, Pennsylvania

Durham is a locality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Durham is located at 40.5757°N, 75.2232°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18039.

Durham unfolds as a quiet corner of Bucks County, where the rolling hills of Pennsylvania’s Piedmont begin to soften and give way to broader valleys. It lies 7.8 miles south of Easton, PA (from Easton, PA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-south-east of Bethlehem. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and fertile bottoms, crisscrossed by meandering streams that feed into the larger Delaware River, a constant presence shaping the horizon and the very character of the place. Mature oak and maple trees stand sentinel along the country lanes, their branches forming leafy canopies that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the asphalt and the occasional weathered barn. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a subtle reminder of the working landscape that defines this locality. The history of Durham is deeply entwined with the exploitation of its rich iron ore deposits, a legacy that echoes in the sturdy stone foundations of its older buildings and the very name of its prominent ridge. For generations, iron furnaces fired by charcoal from the surrounding forests were the engine of the local economy, drawing laborers and fostering a hardy, self-reliant spirit among its inhabitants. While the industrial fervor has long since subsided, the agricultural roots remain strong, with farms still dotting the landscape, producing a bounty that finds its way to local markets. The Delaware River, once a vital artery for transporting iron and timber, now offers a more tranquil allure, its waters reflecting the changing skies and providing a peaceful counterpoint to the enduring rhythm of life in Durham.

About This Durham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Durham, Pennsylvania 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 Durham and Bucks County.

Detailed location data for Durham includes the ZIP code (18077), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bucks County (Doylestown), and school district assignment. 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 Durham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.