Hallam Pennsylvania Map

About Hallam, Pennsylvania

Hallam is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,788. The population density is 1605.8 people per km². Hallam is located at 40.0048°N, 76.6041°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17406.

Hallam rests comfortably in the rolling terrain of southern Pennsylvania, a place where the land begins to soften its ascent towards the broader Susquehanna River valley. It lies 7.2 miles east-north-east of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-south-west of West Hempfield. The landscape here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their straight furrows a testament to human intention against the gentle, rounded contours of the earth. Mature trees, often maples and oaks, punctuate the view, their canopies a deep, verdant green in the growing season, turning to fiery hues as autumn approaches. A quiet stillness often pervades the air, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the call of a hawk circling overhead. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, softened shadows that lend a painterly quality to the scene, blurring the edges between field and forest. The history of Hallam is etched into its very being, a story interwoven with the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its people. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich agricultural land, the area has long been a producer of grains and dairy. Later, the proximity to larger industrial centers and the developing transportation networks brought a subtle shift, with some residents commuting to work while others continued to tend the land. Hallam itself retains a character that speaks of practicality and a grounded approach to life, a place where local businesses, often family-owned, form the backbone of the economy. The presence of the nearby Susquehanna River, though not directly bordering Hallam, has always been a silent, powerful influence, shaping the broader regional landscape and its historical development.

About This Hallam Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hallam, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.00482, -76.604132. 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 Hallam and York County.

Detailed location data for Hallam includes the ZIP code (17406), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (Eastern York 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 Hallam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.