Jackson Ohio Map

About Jackson, Ohio

Jackson is a locality in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. Jackson is located at 40.9603°N, 81.8993°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45640.

Jackson unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant embrace where fertile fields meet the hushed whisper of woodlands. It lies 10.9 miles north of Wooster, OH (from Wooster, OH: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Wadsworth. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of agricultural machinery. Creeks, silver threads in the tapestry of the land, meander through the terrain, their banks often adorned with the stoic grace of mature oak and maple trees. The very character of Jackson seems to be etched in this interplay of open sky and shadowed groves, a quiet strength that resonates with the enduring spirit of the region. The history of Jackson is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Wayne County, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established a community that grew steadily, its development shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest. While industry has ebbed and flowed, a persistent thread of self-reliance and practical ingenuity remains, evident in the sturdy, well-maintained farmsteads and the small businesses that serve the local needs. A particular charm of Jackson lies in its unassuming nature; it is a place that doesn't shout its accomplishments but rather lets its quiet dedication to the land and its people speak for itself, a subtle testament to enduring values.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.960333, -81.899307. 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 Jackson and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (44833), telephone area code (440, 937), county seat of Wayne County (Wooster), and school district assignment (Jackson 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 Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.