Jerusalem Ohio Map

About Jerusalem, Ohio

Jerusalem is a locality in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. Jerusalem is located at 39.1209°N, 84.5155°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43747.

Jerusalem, Ohio, rests in a gentle cradle of rolling hills, where the verdant fields meet the soft, hazy Ohio sky. It lies 1.2 miles north of Cincinnati, OH (from Cincinnati, OH: bearing 359°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-south-east of Green Township Hamilton County. The landscape here is a tapestry of cultivated land and maturing woodlands, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and the quiet industry of insect life. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, falls in broad, golden swathes across the undulating terrain, illuminating the sturdy farmhouses and the occasional weathered barn that dot the horizon. A profound stillness often pervades Jerusalem, a quietude broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the call of a crow. The history of Jerusalem is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent agricultural legacy that has shaped its identity. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained families, fostering a deep connection to the land that remains palpable. The local economy, though modest, still draws strength from farming and the small businesses that serve the surrounding rural communities. There are no grand universities or famous entertainment venues here; instead, the rhythm of life in Jerusalem is dictated by the seasons, the planting and the harvest, and the quiet camaraderie of neighbors who have known each other for decades. The distinctive character of Jerusalem lies in this enduring simplicity, a testament to a way of life that values hard work and the enduring beauty of the natural world.

About This Jerusalem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jerusalem, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.120893, -84.515499. 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 Jerusalem and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Jerusalem includes the ZIP code (45219), telephone area code (513, 740), county seat of Hamilton County (Cincinnati), and school district assignment (Switzerland of Ohio 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 Jerusalem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.