Lakewood Ohio Map

About Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood is a locality in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 50,007. The population density is 3499.0 people per km². Lakewood is located at 41.4820°N, 81.7982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44107.

Lakewood unfolds its character along the western edge of Cleveland, a verdant expanse where the gentle slopes of the land meet the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 5.5 miles west-south-west of Cleveland, OH (from Cleveland, OH: bearing 257°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-west of Parma. The air here, especially in the languid hours of late afternoon, carries a cool, mineral tang from the water, a subtle perfume that mingles with the scent of mown grass and the distant hum of urban life. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns and the quiet streets that wind through its neighborhoods. This is a place of leafy avenues and a palpable sense of settled permanence, where the weathered brick of older homes speaks of decades of occupancy and the steady pulse of everyday life. The history of Lakewood is deeply entwined with the growth of Cleveland, its development spurred by the city’s industrial boom and a desire for more spacious living. Once a collection of farms and estates, it transformed into a thriving municipality, its economy evolving from agriculture to a more diverse base that includes retail, services, and a significant presence in education, with institutions of learning contributing to its intellectual vibrancy. The shoreline, a cherished amenity, draws residents and visitors alike to its parks and promenades, offering a constant, elemental connection to the Great Lake. Lakewood's character is shaped by this duality: the grounded reality of its residential streets and the expansive, almost elemental presence of the water that defines its northern boundary, a constant reminder of nature’s enduring power.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakewood, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.481993, -81.798191. 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 Lakewood and Cuyahoga County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (43026), telephone area code (614, 216), county seat of Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (Lakewood 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 Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.