Marcus Hook Pennsylvania Map

About Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

Marcus Hook is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,102. The population density is 778.9 people per km². Marcus Hook is located at 39.8193°N, 75.4185°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19061.

Marcus Hook rests on the western bank of the Delaware River, a place where the salty breath of the ocean mingles with the humid air of the mid-Atlantic. It lies 3.9 miles west-south-west of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 238°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-east of Wilmington. The land here is low-lying, a subtle swell of terrain that slopes towards the vast expanse of the river, its waters reflecting the wide, often dramatic, sweep of the sky. Industrial structures, their metal skins weathered to a patina of rust and grey, stand sentinel against the horizon, interspersed with pockets of tenacious green where nature insists on its presence. The air carries a distinct tang, a blend of brine, exhaust, and the damp earth that breathes after a summer rain, a scent that is uniquely Marcus Hook. This is a place etched deeply by the currents of commerce and industry, its history inextricably linked to the Delaware River’s role as a vital artery for trade and manufacturing. For centuries, Marcus Hook has been a gateway, its shores witnessing the arrival and departure of goods and people, shaping a character that is both hardworking and resilient. The legacy of its oil refineries and shipping terminals is palpable, a visible reminder of the economic engine that has long driven this Delaware County locality. Yet, beneath the industrial hum, there is a quiet persistence, a sense of community forged through shared experience and a connection to the ever-present river that defines Marcus Hook’s very soul.

About This Marcus Hook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.819279, -75.418527. 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 Marcus Hook and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Marcus Hook includes the ZIP code (19061), 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 (Chichester 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 Marcus Hook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.