Folsom Pennsylvania Map

About Folsom, Pennsylvania

Folsom is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,671. The population density is 2563.9 people per km². Folsom is located at 39.8898°N, 75.3252°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19033.

Folsom unfolds across the gentle, rolling terrain of Delaware County, a place where the soft green of well-tended lawns gives way to the deeper, more shadowed hues of woodland. It lies 3.2 miles north-north-east of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 30°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-south-west of Philadelphia. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth, especially after a rain, a fragrance that mingles with the subtle sweetness of honeysuckle in the warmer months. Creeks, like Crum Creek, meander through the landscape, their waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, sometimes a brilliant sapphire, other times a brooding pewter. The houses, many with deep porches and mature trees in their yards, seem to settle comfortably into the land, suggesting generations of quiet habitation. Even the paved roads, curving with the natural contours of the land, feel less like intrusions and more like pathways that have always been part of the countryside. The roots of Folsom run deep into the industrial past of southeastern Pennsylvania, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet hum of commerce that once pulsed through its veins. While the larger mills and factories of earlier eras have largely faded, their legacy persists in the resilient spirit of the residents and the enduring infrastructure that still bears their imprint. Today, Folsom’s economy is a blend of local businesses that serve the immediate needs of its inhabitants and commuters who travel to larger employment centers. The presence of institutions of learning, though perhaps not world-renowned universities, contributes a steady stream of thoughtful energy, fostering a sense of ongoing growth and intellectual curiosity. It is a locality that remembers its past without being bound by it, a place where the rhythm of daily life is a steady, dependable beat, punctuated by the changing seasons and the quiet unfolding of community.

About This Folsom Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Folsom, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.889835, -75.325188. 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 Folsom and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Folsom includes the ZIP code (19033), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Delaware County (Media), and school district assignment (Ridley 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 Folsom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.