Jefferson Ohio Map

About Jefferson, Ohio

Jefferson is a locality in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,522. The population density is 518.5 people per km². Jefferson is located at 41.7387°N, 80.7698°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44047.

Jefferson is a place where the land itself seems to hum with a quiet endurance. It lies 29.8 miles east of Mentor, OH (from Mentor, OH: bearing 80°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Ashtabula. Rolling fields, a tapestry of greens and golds under the vast Ohio sky, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching like ancient arms. The Ashtabula River, a silver thread, meanders through the landscape, its banks often softened by wild grasses and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's blue. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a perfume that deepens in the late afternoon, tinged with the fainter, sweeter notes of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Even the sunlight seems to possess a certain gravity, filtering through the leaves in broad, golden shafts that illuminate the dust motes dancing in the still air of a country road. The history of Jefferson is written in the enduring lines of its colonial-era architecture and the echoes of its agricultural roots. Once a hub for the county's burgeoning dairy and livestock industries, the legacy of farming still shapes the rhythm of life, with silos standing sentinel over fertile ground. The Ashtabula County Courthouse, a stately brick edifice, anchors the town square, a silent witness to generations of local commerce and community gatherings. While manufacturing once played a significant role, the economy now leans more towards small businesses and the enduring strength of its agricultural heritage. The presence of the Ashtabula County Historical Society speaks to a town that cherishes its past, a past that continues to inform the character of Jefferson, fostering a sense of rootedness that is palpable in its quiet streets and friendly faces.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jefferson, 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 Jefferson and Ashtabula County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (43112), telephone area code (330, 216), county seat of Ashtabula County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Jefferson Area Local 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.