Jefferson Ohio Map

About Jefferson, Ohio

Jefferson is a locality in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Jefferson is located at 39.8140°N, 82.7607°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44047.

Jefferson rests in a landscape of rolling farmland, where the Ohio countryside unfurls in broad, green swathes under a sky that often holds a deep, resonant blue. It lies 10.1 miles south-south-east of Reynoldsburg, OH (from Reynoldsburg, OH: bearing 164°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south of Pickerington. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, punctuated by stands of oak and maple trees that wear their seasonal colors with quiet pride. Creeks, like the slow, deliberate flow of Pipe Creek, wind through the fields, mirroring the sky in their placid surfaces. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the fainter, sweet perfume of ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the very essence of this place. The history of Jefferson is etched into its weathered barns and the enduring stone of its older buildings, a testament to generations who have worked this fertile ground. For many years, the agricultural bounty of the surrounding land formed the bedrock of Jefferson's economy, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the fields. The spirit of self-reliance and hard work, a hallmark of this region, is still palpable in the way the community moves, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for thoughtful conversation and neighborly connection. While the days of major industrial booms may have passed, a quiet resilience persists, evident in the small businesses that dot the main street and the enduring pride in local heritage.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.813953, -82.760727. 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 Fairfield County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (43112), telephone area code (330, 216), county seat of Fairfield County (Lancaster), 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.