Fairview-Ferndale Pennsylvania Map

About Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania

Fairview-Ferndale is a locality in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,742. The population density is 720.7 people per km². Fairview-Ferndale is located at 40.7799°N, 76.5752°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17866.

Fairview-Ferndale sleeps in the gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape etched by the slow work of water and time. It lies 31.5 miles north-north-west of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 1.1 miles south-west of Shamokin. The land here breathes a quiet, pastoral air, where fields of corn and soy stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing sun. The Susquehanna River, a broad, sinuous artery, pulses through the heart of this region, its banks often fringed with willows that trail their verdant fingers in the cool currents. Dusk settles here with a peculiar softness, painting the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a spectacle that seems to hold the very breath of the countryside. The character of Fairview-Ferndale is one of unassuming endurance, a place where the earth dictates the pace of life. The history of Fairview-Ferndale is tied to the fertile lands and the river's bounty, a narrative of agricultural enterprise and resourceful settlement. For generations, the economy has been rooted in the cultivation of the soil, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life, with the scent of turned earth often carried on the breeze. While no grand industrial monolith dominates the skyline, the quiet hum of local businesses and the steadfast work of farmers form the backbone of this locality. The simple pleasures of a community gathering, a shared harvest, or the murmur of conversation at the local diner are the distinctive markers of Fairview-Ferndale's enduring spirit. The river itself, a constant presence, has long served as both a source of sustenance and a silent witness to the unfolding story of this place.

About This Fairview-Ferndale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.7799, -76.5752. 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 Fairview-Ferndale and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Fairview-Ferndale includes the ZIP code (17866), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Northumberland County (Sunbury), and school district assignment (Shamokin 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 Fairview-Ferndale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.