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Joppatowne, MD

Joppatowne is a census-designated place in southwestern Harford County, Maryland, United States. Serving as a bedroom community for nearby Baltimore, it was established in 1961 as a planned unit development (PUD). The population was 12,616 at the 2010 census, up from 11,391 in 2000.

Joppatowne is covered by the "Joppa" ZIP Code of 21085, and "Joppa" is a designated planning region for Harford County. The Joppa ZIP code (21085) extends 6 miles (10 km) north of Joppatowne, as far as Benson, just south of Bel Air.

The namesake of both Joppatowne and Joppa is the original town of "Joppa" (Jaffa, Israel). It was a major seaport in American colonial times and the county seat of the original Baltimore County until 1768. Its site is located within the boundaries of present-day Joppatowne.

In colonial America, there were three towns in the area of present-day Joppatowne, each established and abandoned in succession: Gunpowder Town, Foster's Neck, and Joppa. The first two were short-lived, but Joppa proved quite successful for some 50 years.

Joppatowne is located in southwestern Harford County. It is bordered to the west by the Gunpowder River and Little Gunpowder Falls, which forms the Baltimore County line; to the north by Interstate 95, to the east by Maryland Route 152, and to the south by the Amtrak Northeast Corridor railroad line. U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) passes through the northern part of the CDP, leading northeast 12 miles (19 km) to Aberdeen and southwest 17 miles (27 km) to downtown Baltimore.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.1 km²), of which 6.7 square miles (17.4 km²) are land and 0.66 square miles (1.7 km²), or 8.91%, are water.

Joppatowne places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Snap Fitness Joppa and Planet Fitness offer 24/7 gym access with modern equipment and personal training options. Yoga Centric provides a serene environment for yoga and meditation classes, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Stotler Chiropractic focuses on holistic chiropractic care to improve your physical health. Harford Health & Wellness provides various wellness programs, including massage therapy and acupuncture, to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. River Run Golf Club offers an excellent golfing experience, combining leisure and physical activity. 

Top sites in Joppatowne, MD: Mariner Point Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area, Reckord Road Park.

Elevation: 239 ft (73 m). Zip Code: 21085. Area Code: 410. Area: 7.39 sq mi (19.13 km²). Population: 12,616 (2020).

FAQs

What is the history of Joppatowne, MD? 

In colonial America, there were three towns in the area of present-day Joppatowne, each established and abandoned in succession: Gunpowder Town, Foster's Neck, and Joppa. The first two were short-lived, but Joppa proved quite successful for some 50 years. Gunpowder Town, or simply "Gunpowder", was a failed English settlement that pre-dated colonial Joppa, and was located close to it. This first attempt to establish an English settlement on the Gunpowder River was abandoned because it proved to be a poor location. 

Is Joppa and Joppatowne, MD the same?

The namesake of both Joppatowne and Joppa is the original town of "Joppa" (Jaffa, Israel). It was a major seaport in American colonial times and the county seat of the original Baltimore County until 1768. Its site is located within the boundaries of present-day Joppatowne.

What are the demographics of Joppatowne, MD?

Joppatowne, MD is home to a population of 13.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.87% of Joppatowne, MD residents were born outside of the country (518 people). In 2022, there were 3.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.63k people) in Joppatowne, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 327 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Harford County

Wikipedia

Data USA

Mariner Point Park

Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area

Reckord Road Park

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Snap Fitness Joppa

Planet Fitness

Yoga Centric

Stotler Chiropractic

Harford Health & Wellness

River Run Golf Club

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