Ironton Ohio Map

About Ironton, Ohio

Ironton is a locality in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 10,768. The population density is 914.4 people per km². Ironton is located at 38.5367°N, 82.6829°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45638.

Ironton, Ohio, presents a landscape where the Ohio River, a broad, slow-moving vein, dictates the horizon, its far bank a soft green blur against the often-azure sky. It lies 15.2 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 302°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-north-west of Ashland. The terrain rises gently from the river's edge, swelling into modest hills that cradle the town, their slopes a patchwork of mature trees and scattered homes. Streets here follow the contours of the land, winding and climbing, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, deep shadows that lend a particular gravity to the ordinary brick facades and the weathered signs of local businesses. A certain quietude pervades Ironton, broken only by the distant hum of traffic crossing the bridge or the occasional barge horn echoing across the water. The history of Ironton is deeply entwined with the iron furnaces that once roared here, their fiery output shaping the very name of the place and fueling its early prosperity. This industrial heritage, though largely a memory now, still echoes in the older architecture and the proud, resilient spirit of its residents. The local economy, once dominated by heavy industry, has diversified, with a focus on manufacturing and services, though the river remains a constant, a reminder of its historical role as a vital artery for trade and transportation. The proximity to the rolling Appalachian foothills offers a natural beauty that belies the town's industrial past, with opportunities for exploration and a slower, more grounded way of life that Ironton continues to embody.

About This Ironton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ironton, Ohio 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 Ironton and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Ironton includes the ZIP code (45638), telephone area code (937), county seat of Lawrence County (Ironton), and school district assignment (Ironton 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 Ironton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.