Palmdale Pennsylvania Map

About Palmdale, Pennsylvania

Palmdale is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,542. The population density is 391.9 people per km². Palmdale is located at 40.2979°N, 76.6186°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17033.

Palmdale unfolds across rolling Pennsylvania farmland, where the gentle slopes of the Appalachian foothills give way to fertile valleys. It lies 9.1 miles east of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-north-east of Swatara. The air here, especially after a soft rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine forests, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and sturdy stone farmhouses scattered across the landscape. Fields of corn and soybeans, vibrant green in the summer sun, stretch towards wooded ridges that form a soft, hazy horizon, their tops often softened by the early morning mist that curls like breath from the awakening land. The quiet hum of insects in the tall grass and the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead are the dominant sounds, a natural symphony that underscores the unhurried pace of life. Historically, this region was shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, a tradition that still defines much of Palmdale's character and economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant timber, established homesteads that have been passed down through generations, their stone foundations a testament to enduring craftsmanship. The nearby Susquehanna River, though not directly bordering Palmdale, has long served as a vital artery for commerce and transport, its influence felt in the development of local industries that once thrived on its banks. Today, while farming remains a cornerstone, a growing number of residents commute to larger centers, bringing a subtle infusion of new energy to the enduring, earth-bound spirit of Palmdale.

About This Palmdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmdale, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.297869, -76.61858. 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 Palmdale and Dauphin County.

Detailed location data for Palmdale includes the ZIP code (17033), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Dauphin County (Harrisburg), and school district assignment (Derry Township 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 Palmdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.