Fairfax Ohio Map

About Fairfax, Ohio

Fairfax is a locality in Highland County, Ohio, United States. Fairfax is located at 39.0478°N, 83.5874°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45227.

Fairfax lies cradled in a fold of Highland County, where the land rises and dips with a quiet deliberation. It lies 36.3 miles east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 96°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Winchester. The rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald fields and deep green woodlands, suggest a place where the sky feels vast and the horizons are generous. Here, the air often carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a gentle exhalation from the surrounding landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, paints the slopes in shifting hues of gold and russet, a fleeting beauty that speaks of the seasons’ steady turn. The terrain itself is a character, shaped by ancient forces, its contours guiding the eye and the footfall through a gentle, persistent undulation. The roots of Fairfax run deep, entwined with the agricultural heritage of southeastern Ohio. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the patient cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. The local economy, though modest, reflects this enduring connection to the soil, with small farms and related enterprises forming the backbone of community life. While no grand monuments mark its history, the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring rhythm of its farms tell a story of resilience and self-sufficiency. The scattered houses and barns, weathered by time and the elements, stand as silent witnesses to the lives lived and the labor undertaken, a subtle testament to the enduring spirit of Fairfax.

About This Fairfax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfax, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.047845, -83.587419. 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 Fairfax and Highland County.

Detailed location data for Fairfax includes the ZIP code (45133), telephone area code (513), county seat of Highland County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Mariemont City 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 Fairfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.