New Bloomfield Pennsylvania Map

About New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania

New Bloomfield is a locality in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,120. The population density is 280.0 people per km². New Bloomfield is located at 40.4198°N, 77.1864°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17068.

New Bloomfield rests in a broad valley, its houses and shops a gentle scattering against the sweeping, verdant canvas of Perry County's hills. It lies 18.8 miles west-north-west of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 303°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-west of Newport. The land here breathes a quiet, agricultural rhythm, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their stalks whispering in the ever-present breeze. The Susquehanna River, a broad silver ribbon, lies a short distance to the east, its presence lending a subtle humidity to the air, especially in the languid heat of summer afternoons. Oak and maple trees, ancient sentinels of this region, stand in sturdy groves on the slopes, their leaves catching the sunlight and casting shifting patterns on the undulating terrain. The history of New Bloomfield is interwoven with the rich soil and the westward expansion of Pennsylvania. It began as a farming community, its early settlers drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a life independent of crowded cities. The economy, once reliant on agriculture and the timber harvested from the surrounding forests, has diversified, though a strong connection to the land remains. Small businesses line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts reflecting a character that values a slower pace of life. The Perry County Courthouse, a stately brick structure, stands as a focal point, a reminder of the administrative heart of this rural county, and the enduring sense of local governance that defines New Bloomfield.

About This New Bloomfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.419806, -77.186372. 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 New Bloomfield and Perry County.

Detailed location data for New Bloomfield includes the ZIP code (17068), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Perry County (Bloomfield), and school district assignment. 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 New Bloomfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.