Fairfield Pennsylvania Map

About Fairfield, Pennsylvania

Fairfield is a locality in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 569. The population density is 366.1 people per km². Fairfield is located at 39.7873°N, 77.3686°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17320.

Fairfield rests in a quiet pocket of Adams County, where rolling fields of corn and soybeans yield to the gentle rise of wooded hills. It lies 21.2 miles east-north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-south-west of Gettysburg. The land here breathes a soft, humid air, especially in the early mornings when mist clings to the hollows, blurring the edges of the landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through, has a particular golden quality, illuminating the broad, open skies that seem to stretch endlessly above the fertile terrain. The character of Fairfield is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the pace and the land itself seems to hold a patient, enduring spirit. This corner of Pennsylvania carries the echoes of a past that shaped its present economy. Agriculture remains a cornerstone, with farms that have been passed down through generations now tending the same rich soil that once sustained their ancestors. The legacy of iron ore mining, though long faded, left its mark on the topography, and the remnants of old furnaces can still be found, silent witnesses to a more industrial era. Today, the local economy draws strength from its agricultural roots, supplemented by small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area's historical charm, drawing visitors who seek a respite from the clamor of larger cities. Fairfield offers a glimpse into a way of life that values connection to the land and a deep-seated sense of place.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairfield, 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 Fairfield and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (16511), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Adams County (Gettysburg), and school district assignment (Fairfield Area 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.