Parker Texas Map

About Parker, Texas

Parker is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,999. The population density is 262.3 people per km². Parker is located at 33.0554°N, 96.6219°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75002.

Parker sprawls across the gentle, rolling terrain of North Texas, a place where the sky feels impossibly vast and the air carries the scent of dry grass and distant pine. It lies 4.3 miles south-east of Allen, TX (from Allen, TX: bearing 140°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-north-east of Plano. The land here is a subtle mosaic of cultivated fields and wooded draws, the slight elevation offering glimpses of the horizon that seem to stretch into eternity. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, paints the landscape in hues of honey and rose, catching the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a quiet radiance to the scattered homes and farms. The character of Parker is one of quiet resilience, a steady presence that has weathered the seasons and the subtle shifts of time with a grace that is both understated and profound. The history of Parker is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who found a home in this pocket of Collin County. Agriculture has long been the bedrock of its economy, with cotton and later cattle shaping the fortunes and traditions of generations. While the wider region has seen rapid growth, Parker has held onto a distinct identity, a slower cadence that favors neighborly connections over bustling commerce. The old farmhouses, weathered but proud, stand as silent witnesses to a past where hard work and community were the essential currency. It’s a place where the echoes of history are not shouted, but whispered in the rustle of leaves and the enduring strength of the land itself.

About This Parker Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parker, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.055397, -96.621938. 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 Parker and Collin County.

Detailed location data for Parker includes the ZIP code (77836), telephone area code (817, 682, 214, 469, 972), county seat of Collin County (McKinney), and school district assignment (Plano Independent 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 Parker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.