New Salem Pennsylvania Map

About New Salem, Pennsylvania

New Salem is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,011. The population density is 753.4 people per km². New Salem is located at 39.9015°N, 76.7894°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17408.

New Salem rests in a shallow bowl of rolling hills, where agricultural fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, meet the persistent, almost whispered presence of the Codorus Creek. It lies 5.3 miles south-west of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-east of Weigelstown. The land here breathes a gentle, humid air, carrying the scent of turned earth and distant hayfields, a quiet perfume that settles over the modest homes and the occasional sturdy barn. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, falls with a softened, amber glow, illuminating the broad leaves of oak and maple trees that line the roads and offer a dappled shade to the quiet avenues of New Salem. The soundscape is one of muted activity: the distant hum of a tractor, the chirping of unseen birds, the occasional lowing of cattle from a nearby pasture, all blending into a serene, almost meditative quietude. The history of New Salem is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, its development a slow unfurling tied to the fertile soil and the watercourse of the Codorus. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, the steady, dependable rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this particular corner of York County, the legacy of its agrarian past remains palpable in the enduring farmsteads and the strong sense of community that has been cultivated over the years. The local economy, though modest, continues to draw sustenance from the land, with small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding farms and residents, creating a self-contained, unhurried existence that feels both grounded and timeless.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Salem, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Salem and York County.

Detailed location data for New Salem includes the ZIP code (16240), 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 (Spring Grove 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 New Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.